“Crescent moon, for instance” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PHASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Crescent moon, for instance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 30, 2025, where it runs at 23 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.