“Creep” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SIDLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIDLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Creep”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 10, 2026, where it runs at 21 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 10, 2026 grid11DShare6 ltrs›12DGave a faded look, as jeans10 ltrs›13DA star might attract one9 ltrs›14DGemstone with gold-yellow bands8 ltrs›21DLively for one's age4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SIDLE5 ltrs
•••••SNEAK5 ltrs
••••INCH4 ltrs
•••••CRAWL5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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