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“Compel” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 22, 202622 Down6 letters
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••••••OBLIGE
6 letters · 22 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OBLIGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Compel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 22, 2026, where it runs at 22 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

Jun 22, 2026 grid
22APerformance at Lincoln Center5 ltrs›23AHeading back to where one lives13 ltrs›30AShows signs of hunger6 ltrs›34AHollywood workplace8 ltrs›41AContainer at a beer blast3 ltrs›46AMadame : France :: ___ : Spain6 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••••OBLIGE6 ltrs
•••••••ENFORCE7 ltrs
•••••FORCE5 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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