“Burden” crossword clue
Answer
T
A
X
•••TAX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Burden”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2025, where it runs at 114 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 7 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2025 grid112AAltoid alternatives7 ltrs›118AIt might be rolled out in a studio7 ltrs›121AU.S. president during the moon landing5 ltrs›
Every appearance
7 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 3, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down••••ONUSMar 5, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••ONUSNov 13, 2025NYT Crossword33 Across••••ONUSSep 23, 2025NYT Crossword60 Down••••ONUSJul 17, 2025NYT Crossword2 Down•••TAXFeb 3, 2025NYT Crossword33 Across••••ONUSJan 12, 2025NYT Crossword114 Down•••TAXOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••TAX3 ltrs
••••ONUS4 ltrs
••••LOAD4 ltrs
•••••••OPPRESS7 ltrs
••••••SADDLE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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