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“Cowboy's rope” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 12, 20251 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••LASSO
5 letters · 1 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LASSO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cowboy's rope”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2025, where it runs at 1 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 May 12, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 12, 2025 grid
1DArcing tennis shots4 ltrs›2DFarmland unit4 ltrs›3DJazz singer's improvised syllables4 ltrs›4DWhat the circle on the Japanese flag represents3 ltrs›5D"Can I take your ___?" (server's question)5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 30, 2025NYT Crossword8 Down•••••LASSOMay 12, 2025NYT Crossword1 Across•••••LASSO

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