“Compete (for)” crossword clue
Answer
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•••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 (for)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2025, where it runs at 60 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 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 23, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 23, 2025 grid59ASomething taken by many artists15 ltrs›63AWhat might get you out of a jam?10 ltrs›65AWhat some loggers log10 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 8, 2026NYT Crossword30 Across•••VIENov 10, 2025NYT Crossword10 Down•••VIESep 22, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across•••VIEMay 23, 2025NYT Crossword60 Down•••VIEBack to the full May 23, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.