“Crush” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Crush”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2025, where it runs at 18 Across 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 23, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 23, 2025 grid1DUpright4 ltrs›2DMalibu, e.g.4 ltrs›3DCalif. school that runs the Mount Laguna Observatory4 ltrs›4D"Have a taste"7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 9, 2026NYT Crossword1 Across•••••••••PUPPYLOVEMay 23, 2025NYT Crossword18 Across••••ROUTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ROUT4 ltrs
•••••••••PUPPYLOVE9 ltrs
••••PULP4 ltrs
•••••••••OVERWHELM9 ltrs
•••••••FLATTEN7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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