“Apply” crossword clue
Answer
U
S
E
•••USE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Apply”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 28, 2025, where it runs at 120 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 28, 2025 grid82DBlack-and-white desserts8 ltrs›83DUniversité with a Pierre and Marie Curie campus8 ltrs›111DBlue-necked bird3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••USE3 ltrs
•••••EXERT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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