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“Employ” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 20, 202551 Across3 letters
Answer
U
S
E
•••USE
3 letters · 51 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Employ”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 20, 2025, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 20, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 20, 2025 grid
45DBrainstorm4 ltrs›48DWhat "America runs on," in a franchise slogan6 ltrs›52DBed supports5 ltrs›

Every appearance

3 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 1, 2026NYT Crossword43 Across•••USEOct 12, 2025NYT Crossword68 Down•••USEMay 20, 2025NYT Crossword51 Across•••USE

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••USE3 ltrs
••••••ENGAGE6 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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