“Compete” crossword clue
Answer
V
I
E
•••VIE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Compete”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 26, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 26, 2026.
Crossing entries
Apr 26, 2026 grid40AOutmoded component of a car's dashboard7 ltrs›47AWhat gives a wine tartness4 ltrs›50A… for an aspiring housekeeper?10 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 12, 2026NYT Crossword110 Across•••VIEMay 31, 2026NYT Crossword62 Down•••VIEApr 26, 2026NYT Crossword41 Down•••VIEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••VIE3 ltrs
•••••••CONTEND7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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