“Egg-shaped” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OVATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OVATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Egg-shaped”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 11, 2025, where it runs at 19 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 February 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 11, 2025 grid9DDire fate4 ltrs›10DKind of fertilization7 ltrs›11DGood standing for a sailor?7 ltrs›12DPurring pet3 ltrs›13DCheer from the stands3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 13, 2026NYT Crossword61 Across••••OVALFeb 11, 2025NYT Crossword19 Across•••••OVATEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••OVATE5 ltrs
••••OVAL4 ltrs
•••••OVOID5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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