“Decrees” crossword clue
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•••••••ORDAINS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORDAINS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Decrees”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 13, 2025, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 13, 2025 grid27A___-Aid (drink whose mascot is a walking pitcher)4 ltrs›29ADorm room meal in a cup12 ltrs›37AEmotional state4 ltrs›41ABack street5 ltrs›46AOpen green areas6 ltrs›47AThick porridge referenced in "Yankee Doodle"12 ltrs›51ABaby announcement, as on some blue balloons7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••ORDAINS7 ltrs
••••••EDICTS6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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