“Diverts” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AMUSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Diverts”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 16, 2026 grid12DStumbled upon9 ltrs›13DOverwhelming amount9 ltrs›14DSome terrarium denizens9 ltrs›24DReceives unfair criticism11 ltrs›33DJulia of "The Addams Family"4 ltrs›41DWitticism3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 16, 20261AComing-out party?10 ltrs›11AFinish (up)4 ltrs›15A"Hello-o-o?"10 ltrs›16ADialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4 ltrs›17AScenario calling for self-reliance10 ltrs›18ASummer flier4 ltrs›19AClassic 1926 poem associated with the Harlem Renaissance4 ltrs›20ADo some cleaning4 ltrs›
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