“Ensure that a task is finished … and a hint that might help with finishing this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLOSETHELOOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ensure that a task is finished … and a hint that might help with finishing this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2026, where it runs at 113 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 10, 2026 grid85DLithium, magnesium and aluminum6 ltrs›87DUnedited data set, say7 ltrs›91DAgainst the law7 ltrs›92DReply feigning guiltlessness7 ltrs›94DWades in puddles, say7 ltrs›98DDress6 ltrs›103DParasite5 ltrs›104DMilitary deserters, in brief5 ltrs›105DNative New Zealander's language5 ltrs›106DBest Play and Best Upset5 ltrs›114DSign up, with "in"3 ltrs›115DDisgusted squeals3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 10, 20261AMany web banners3 ltrs›4ADNA sample implement4 ltrs›8AGrp. that regulates streams3 ltrs›11AVape alternative3 ltrs›14AApple tablet4 ltrs›18AIt might hang during the summer8 ltrs›20A"Me, that's ___!"3 ltrs›21A"Well, lah-di-dah!"3 ltrs›
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