“Decays” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ROTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Decays”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2026, where it runs at 59 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 8, 2026 grid58A"Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the ___ one of all?"7 ltrs›61AMilkshake flavor4 ltrs›65A"___ I a Woman?" (Sojourner Truth speech)4 ltrs›68AStuff growing on a tree trunk4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 8, 20261APrized gem in Chinese culture4 ltrs›5ALong (for)4 ltrs›9AWise one4 ltrs›13ALyft competitor4 ltrs›14ATrims, say5 ltrs›16ABullet point on an agenda4 ltrs›17A___ Scotia4 ltrs›18AActress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony5 ltrs›
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