“Carpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DIEM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Carpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 2, 2025, where it runs at 17 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
Dec 2, 2025 grid6DHospital staffer, for short5 ltrs›7DWith 43-Down, seeking funding from investors … or what you're doing in 4-, 9-, 15- and 38-Down?7 ltrs›8DSuffix with Manhattan or Brooklyn3 ltrs›9DBrought up the rear8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 2, 20251APosts on a battleship, say5 ltrs›6AComic Idle of Monty Python4 ltrs›10ASport with striking and grappling, for short3 ltrs›13A"Grrr!"5 ltrs›14APro ___ (fairly divided)4 ltrs›15ARay of light4 ltrs›16ACozy corners5 ltrs›18ABreakfast brand originally known as Froffles4 ltrs›
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