“Dub ... or rub” crossword clue
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••••••ANOINT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANOINT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dub ... or rub”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down 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
Jul 16, 2026 grid10AAcquisition on the big day5 ltrs›17AWho knows what preceded the Big Bang5 ltrs›18A*Yes — three arduous ones16 ltrs›23AEl ___3 ltrs›28APreceder of how, way or where3 ltrs›31APatooties5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20261ASmart4 ltrs›5ASensation5 ltrs›15A"That's a good one!"4 ltrs›16AGalápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies5 ltrs›21AFebruary 14, informally4 ltrs›22AScratch that!4 ltrs›24ALike novices5 ltrs›26ASpoil6 ltrs›
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