“Comes into play” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARISES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comes into play”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 11, 2026, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 11, 2026 grid23AMystical stuff6 ltrs›29ANewfoundland or Labrador retriever8 ltrs›36A"Then, window, let day in, and let ___ out": Juliet4 ltrs›39AGet smart?4 ltrs›42ASwampy land4 ltrs›45AHoped-for prognosis for an election incumbent8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 11, 20261ALewis Carroll's "The ___ and the Carpenter"6 ltrs›7ASomething you might leave at the front door when entering a house4 ltrs›11A"Yeah, right!"4 ltrs›15AQuantity6 ltrs›16AWords from someone who failed to understand9 ltrs›18A"Oh, for heaven's sake!"16 ltrs›20AShow contempt for, in a way7 ltrs›21ARain delay coverings5 ltrs›
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