“Encrust” crossword clue
Answer
C
A
K
E
••••CAKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Encrust”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across 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
May 9, 2025 grid11DPioneer in computer science who has a college at Yale named after her11 ltrs›12DAsian royal4 ltrs›13D"Don't worry about me"4 ltrs›14DHave the audacity4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 9, 20251AWalks softly4 ltrs›5AImpossible to contact by ordinary means10 ltrs›15A"___, sing America"4 ltrs›16AFeature focused on investigation and resolution10 ltrs›17ATurf4 ltrs›18ADownward-facing dog?10 ltrs›19A___ text (label for a screen reader)3 ltrs›20A___ Robert Jr., 2020 Gold Glove Award winner4 ltrs›
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