“Be present” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••EXIST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EXIST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Be present”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2026, where it runs at 68 Across 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 12, 2026 grid38DResemble8 ltrs›55DPopular female poodle name4 ltrs›56DInquires4 ltrs›57DWord after "Copy" or "Fancy"4 ltrs›62DPut a burden on3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••EXIST5 ltrs
••••••ATTEND6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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