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“Clears (of)” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Feb 17, 202528 Down4 letters
Answer
R
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••••RIDS
4 letters · 28 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Clears (of)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2025, where it runs at 28 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 17, 2025.

Crossing entries

Feb 17, 2025 grid
27AAche (for)5 ltrs›32AHosp. area for critical cases3 ltrs›36A1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie13 ltrs›40A“Check your ___ at the door” (sign for musical artists entering to record “We Are the World”)4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 14, 2026NYT Crossword31 Down••••RIDSFeb 17, 2025NYT Crossword28 Down••••RIDS

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