“Despise” crossword clue
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•••••ABHOR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABHOR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Despise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 6, 2025, where it runs at 2 Down 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 6, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 6, 2025 grid1ASupersonic speed number4 ltrs›14ACousin of a clarinet4 ltrs›17ATheatrical description15 ltrs›20APosition of greatest stress7 ltrs›22A"___ longa, vita brevis"3 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 1, 2026NYT Crossword17 Across••••••DETESTAug 25, 2025NYT Crossword28 Across••••HATEJan 6, 2025NYT Crossword2 Down•••••ABHOROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ABHOR5 ltrs
••••••DETEST6 ltrs
••••HATE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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