“Enervate” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••DRAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DRAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Enervate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 6, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down 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 August 6, 2026.
Crossing entries
Aug 6, 2026 grid9A___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear)5 ltrs›16AStable job5 ltrs›19AHaggard5 ltrs›21AAngela on "The Office," e.g.4 ltrs›23AFour-time N.B.A. M.V.P.11 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 9, 2026NYT Crossword54 Down•••SAPAug 6, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••DRAINOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••DRAIN5 ltrs
•••SAP3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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