“Commotion” crossword clue
Answer
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••••STIR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Commotion”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 5, 2025, where it runs at 52 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 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 5, 2025 grid28DRestaurant offering delivery and pickup only12 ltrs›29DSpinning, feathered lures12 ltrs›41DRotini and bucatini6 ltrs›45DSpeech therapist's concern4 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 8, 2026NYT Crossword24 Across•••DINAug 25, 2025NYT Crossword14 Across•••ADOMar 24, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down••••••HUBBUBMar 5, 2025NYT Crossword52 Across••••STIROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••STIR4 ltrs
•••DIN3 ltrs
•••ADO3 ltrs
••••••HUBBUB6 ltrs
•••••HOOHA5 ltrs
••••TODO4 ltrs
••••••TUMULT6 ltrs
••••••BUSTLE6 ltrs
••••••POTHER6 ltrs
••••••••••HULLABALOO10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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