“Earned” crossword clue
Answer
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••••MADE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MADE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Earned”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 13, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down 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
Oct 13, 2026 grid9ATitleholder5 ltrs›16AGreek goddesses of the seasons5 ltrs›19AGradually eat away5 ltrs›21AShindig for someone to announce whether they're having a boy or a girl6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••MADE4 ltrs
••••••••DESERVED8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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