“Coup d'___” crossword clue
Answer
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T
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••••ETAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Coup d'___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 4, 2025, where it runs at 15 Down 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 4, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 4, 2025 grid12A"The Wild Duck" playwright5 ltrs›21AHandle5 ltrs›25AToon fighter of Skeletor5 ltrs›31AConfirmation, e.g.4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 7, 2025NYT Crossword12 Down••••ETATMay 4, 2025NYT Crossword15 Down••••ETATBack to the full May 4, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.