“Ensnare” crossword clue
Answer
T
R
A
P
••••TRAP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ensnare”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 7, 2025, where it runs at 30 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 7, 2025 grid29ADiaphanous5 ltrs›34AMysterious way to vanish11 ltrs›40ASicily's highest peak4 ltrs›44AMadrid's country, on World Cup scoreboards3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 20, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across•••••••STARMAPOct 7, 2025NYT Crossword30 Down••••TRAPOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••TRAP4 ltrs
•••••••STARMAP7 ltrs
••••••••ENTANGLE8 ltrs
••••••ENTRAP6 ltrs
•••NET3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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