“"Don't leave me!," e.g.” crossword clue
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••••PLEA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Don't leave me!," e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 12, 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 12, 2025 grid10DRocky road ingredient?7 ltrs›11DDistinction for a classic underground work10 ltrs›12DBind5 ltrs›13DSticks a fork in5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 12, 20251ASome free spots, for short4 ltrs›5AGrounds5 ltrs›10ADoesn't just talk4 ltrs›14A"You're telling me!"10 ltrs›16AWord with wet or sweat4 ltrs›17AConspiracy theorist's accessory10 ltrs›19A16 in a Sweet Sixteen5 ltrs›20AMain component of a "gutbucket," a jug band instrument7 ltrs›
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