“Drive back” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••REPEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REPEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Drive back”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2025, where it runs at 15 Across 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 25, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 25, 2025 grid4DExpansive parcels6 ltrs›5DLove, in emoji-speak5 ltrs›6DTool for removing a tree stump8 ltrs›7DM.L.B. team that retired Strawberry's #184 ltrs›8DSubstance in stars and neon signs6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 26, 2025NYT Crossword59 Across•••••REPELJun 25, 2025NYT Crossword15 Across•••••REPELOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••REPEL5 ltrs
•••••••REPULSE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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