"I need to use the bathroom" … or what the shaded squares spell? Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“"I need to use the bathroom" … or what the shaded squares spell?”
THE ANSWER
NATURECALLS
The answer to “"I need to use the bathroom" … or what the shaded squares spell?” is NATURECALLS.
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NYT Crossword April 20 2026NATURECALLSFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “"I need to use the bathroom" … or what the shaded squares spell?” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on April 20 2026. The verified answer is a 11 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Naturecalls in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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