“Fire ___” crossword clue
Answer
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•••ANT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fire ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 20, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 June 20, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jun 20, 2026 grid1ADad's pop, perhaps9 ltrs›15AOne might be used to launch promotional materials9 ltrs›17AThat's not the whole story!9 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 24, 2026NYT Crossword36 Across•••CANJun 20, 2026NYT Crossword9 Down•••ANTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ANT3 ltrs
•••CAN3 ltrs
•••••SHOOT5 ltrs
•••••••DISMISS7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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