“Capitulate” crossword clue
Answer
C
A
V
E
••••CAVE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAVE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Capitulate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 29, 2025, where it runs at 20 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 29, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 29, 2025 grid10DEight more than a dozen5 ltrs›11DNonprofessionals6 ltrs›12DFertilized ones become embryos3 ltrs›13DCome together3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 2, 2026NYT Crossword47 Down••••CAVEJun 29, 2025NYT Crossword20 Across••••CAVEBack to the full Jun 29, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.