“"A rising ___ lifts all boats"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"A rising ___ lifts all boats"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.