“Bless, in a way” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANOINT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bless, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2026, where it runs at 8 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 18, 2026 grid8DConnive with, maybe4 ltrs›9DSecond-generation Japanese American5 ltrs›10DAlley ___3 ltrs›11DHow a boss might communicate new policy7 ltrs›12DWith courtesy6 ltrs›13DImmune system agent5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 18, 20261ABeneficiary of early capital7 ltrs›14AClose female friend … in relative terms6 ltrs›20ALess than satisfactory, slangily7 ltrs›21ALike some cyborg parts6 ltrs›22AExtended play?6 ltrs›23AHeyhowareyou14 ltrs›25AJournalist Michele with two Peabody Awards6 ltrs›26AWalkers, informally4 ltrs›
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