“Cove” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INLET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cove”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 1, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 1, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 1, 2025 grid1DWorked for the C.I.A., perhaps5 ltrs›2DPlayground retort5 ltrs›3DSuper-trendy10 ltrs›4DWest who said "Men are my life, diamonds are my career"3 ltrs›5DSet down on paper12 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 14, 2026NYT Crossword27 Down•••••INLETJan 1, 2025NYT Crossword17 Across•••••INLETOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INLET5 ltrs
•••BAY3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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