“Be in a decision-making position” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STEER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Be in a decision-making position”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 2, 2026, where it runs at 5 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
May 2, 2026 grid1AExtremely ambitious projects9 ltrs›14ABare9 ltrs›17AHandle in a theater9 ltrs›19ARests (on)6 ltrs›22AHypnotized5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 2, 202610ALifeless4 ltrs›15ALike the Asian elephant vis-à-vis the African elephant5 ltrs›18AWomen's Basketball Hall-of-Famer ___ Beard5 ltrs›20AHarshest punishment a website can give8 ltrs›23A"Don't look!"9 ltrs›24AWalk like a rhino4 ltrs›25AFollower of box or bumper3 ltrs›26ADrops while running, say5 ltrs›
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