“Compact holder” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PURSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PURSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Compact holder”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 17, 2025, where it runs at 18 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 17, 2025 grid17AGroup of grumps sitting around kvetching?10 ltrs›21AA smartphone has lots of these4 ltrs›23ACommunity property pronoun3 ltrs›26AAli vs. Frazier, e.g.?15 ltrs›35AOfficial mandate6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 17, 20251ALock combinations?5 ltrs›6A___ League4 ltrs›10ASingle instruction4 ltrs›14AEnemy W.W. II vessel5 ltrs›15ATurner of old movies4 ltrs›16APowerful impulse4 ltrs›19AElmer's nemesis4 ltrs›20AMeeting, casually4 ltrs›
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