“Explicit command” crossword clue
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•••••••••••DIRECTORDER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DIRECTORDER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Explicit command”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 67 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid33DWhat many a shelter animal hopes to be7 ltrs›46DBand with the 1995 hit "Wonderwall"5 ltrs›47DClorox competitor5 ltrs›55DThe Who's "Love, Reign ___ Me"3 ltrs›56DMakeup of some face masks3 ltrs›61DVapes5 ltrs›62DGeorgia airport, for short3 ltrs›63D___ dish5 ltrs›68DPi follower3 ltrs›69D"Uhh …," to Brits3 ltrs›70DCome back in7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›23AScrunchie, e.g.14 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›
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