“Center” crossword clue
Answer
C
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••••CORE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CORE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Center”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 5, 2025, where it runs at 49 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 March 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 5, 2025 grid24D1919 event that confirmed the general theory of relativity12 ltrs›25DCommercial property left mostly vacant by hybrid work arrangements12 ltrs›38DClever wit6 ltrs›43DDetected4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 23, 2026NYT Crossword34 Across•••••MIDSTMar 5, 2025NYT Crossword49 Across••••COREOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••CORE4 ltrs
•••••MIDST5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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