“Calm” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••SEDATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEDATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Calm”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2025, where it runs at 27 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2025 grid6DCore principles6 ltrs›9DJust after birth8 ltrs›10DDetector of absurdity, in slang7 ltrs›23DThey radiate warmth7 ltrs›24D"The Simpsons" teacher Krabappel4 ltrs›25DSpa treatment, for short4 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 16, 2026NYT Crossword108 Across•••••••ATPEACEJul 19, 2026NYT Crossword30 Down••••••ATEASEAug 16, 2025NYT Crossword11 Across••••HUSHJul 16, 2025NYT Crossword27 Across••••••SEDATEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••SEDATE6 ltrs
•••••••ATPEACE7 ltrs
••••••ATEASE6 ltrs
••••HUSH4 ltrs
•••••PEACE5 ltrs
•••••QUIET5 ltrs
••••••SERENE6 ltrs
•••••••HALCYON7 ltrs
••••••PLACID6 ltrs
••••••••COMPOSED8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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