“Approx.” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 16, 202510 Down3 letters
Answer
E
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T
•••EST
3 letters · 10 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Approx.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 16, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 16, 2025.

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