“Dormant” crossword clue
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•••••INERT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INERT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dormant”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 15, 2025, where it runs at 28 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 15, 2025 grid28AHow one might react during a scary movie8 ltrs›30AWin dough?10 ltrs›36A___ Trung Thu, harvest festival in Southeast Asia3 ltrs›39A"One …"10 ltrs›41AGame show figure8 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••INERT5 ltrs
••••••ASLEEP6 ltrs
••••••••SLEEPING8 ltrs
••••••LATENT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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