“Applies, as influence” crossword clue
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••••••EXERTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EXERTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Applies, as influence”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 6, 2025, where it runs at 94 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 6, 2025 grid93A"The Little Mermaid" hit … or a phonetic hint to finding the third key letter in this puzzle11 ltrs›102AElement in strobe lights5 ltrs›106AIt often comes out at night7 ltrs›109AKids' ball game played on a court … or a hint to finding the second key letter in this puzzle10 ltrs›118ABecome discouraged9 ltrs›121AOdd pair?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 6, 20251APhilosopher who wrote "The bureaucracy is a circle from which no one can escape"4 ltrs›5ASo4 ltrs›9A___ folder4 ltrs›13ASphinx site4 ltrs›17APrevailing fashion5 ltrs›18ACranked up to 11, say4 ltrs›19AItalian seasoning4 ltrs›20AManga's film counterpart5 ltrs›
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