“Assembles in proper order” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COLLATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Assembles in proper order”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2026, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 20, 2026 grid11DStockholder's setback4 ltrs›12DWeisshorn or Finsteraarhorn3 ltrs›13DNot merely enough to go around10 ltrs›14DIsland containing Kiribati's capital6 ltrs›15D"Don't pay any mind to this"14 ltrs›16DZoom, e.g.4 ltrs›17DFeminine pronoun in Florence4 ltrs›21DWedding reception hiree7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 20, 20261ASpecial-ordered6 ltrs›7ASections of a circle's circumference4 ltrs›11ANASCAR stat that varies widely by venue7 ltrs›18ABanderas of 2024's "Babygirl"7 ltrs›20ACoaster feature, maybe4 ltrs›22AMar, as a reputation7 ltrs›23ASee 25-Across4 ltrs›24AMaligns8 ltrs›
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