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“Affect emotionally” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 12, 202679 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••TOUCH
5 letters · 79 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOUCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Affect emotionally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 79 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 12, 2026.

Crossing entries

Apr 12, 2026 grid
51DDisappearing from the earth9 ltrs›57DCouncil of ___ (Counter-Reformation body)5 ltrs›62DBowed, musically4 ltrs›66DGenre for Stevie Ray Vaughan5 ltrs›67DCelebrity chef DiSpirito5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 17, 2026NYT Crossword82 Across•••••TOUCHApr 12, 2026NYT Crossword79 Across•••••TOUCH

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