“Encounter” crossword clue
Answer
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••••MEET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Encounter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 21, 2026, where it runs at 5 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
Mar 21, 2026 grid1AParts of a story structure?6 ltrs›14ALead-in to "Go!"6 ltrs›16AGym amenity6 ltrs›19AWhat there's no accounting for, in a saying5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••MEET4 ltrs
•••••INCUR5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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