“Central point” crossword clue
Answer
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••••CRUX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRUX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Central point”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down 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 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 9, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 9, 2026 grid1AGold meddlers?10 ltrs›15AYou or me, e.g.10 ltrs›17AExclamation of surprise from a host10 ltrs›19ADr. J, for all of his N.B.A. career5 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 15, 2026NYT Crossword18 Down••••NODEJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword57 Down••••MEATJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword57 Down••••MEATMay 9, 2026NYT Crossword3 Down••••CRUXMay 9, 2026NYT Crossword29 Down••••NODEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••CRUX4 ltrs
••••NODE4 ltrs
••••MEAT4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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