“Anticipate” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••AWAIT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AWAIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Anticipate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 24 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid23AThick, spiked outer covering?12 ltrs›30ACasting rod?4 ltrs›33AUttered4 ltrs›37ARelatives in a sty?7 ltrs›40AArctic fishing shelter6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AWAIT5 ltrs
••••••EXPECT6 ltrs
••••HOPE4 ltrs
•••••••FORESEE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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