“Encumbrance” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Encumbrance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 8, 2025, where it runs at 52 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
Nov 8, 2025 grid51ALiverpudlians, e.g.7 ltrs›56AJob for a driller9 ltrs›59AMali Empire ruler who single-handedly made the value of gold almost worthless by giving away so much of it9 ltrs›62AExam with a max score of 15204 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 8, 20251AWhere Caitlin Clark played college hoops4 ltrs›5AR-V guy?3 ltrs›8AAdds to a timeline, say5 ltrs›13AOne who's off-base?9 ltrs›16ASee 41-Across5 ltrs›17AAccessory with a grid of numbers9 ltrs›18A"To repeat ..."5 ltrs›19AUnacceptable7 ltrs›
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