“Build” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ERECT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERECT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Build”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 9 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
Jan 9, 2026 grid1ACrush9 ltrs›14AWinning like crazy9 ltrs›16APlaces many Cubans are found10 ltrs›20A"You better believe it!"8 ltrs›25ADumps5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ERECT5 ltrs
•••••PUTUP5 ltrs
•••••••••CONSTRUCT9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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