“Bore” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TIRE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bore”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 1, 2026, where it runs at 69 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 1, 2026 grid52DEntry in red ink5 ltrs›53DSo-called "fifth taste"5 ltrs›54DKind of wind … or an alternative to wind5 ltrs›55D"Mob Psycho 100" genre5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••TIRE4 ltrs
•••••DRILL5 ltrs
•••••••CALIBRE7 ltrs
•••••STOOD5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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