“Flood embankment” crossword clue
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•••••LEVEE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEVEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flood embankment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 19, 2025, where it runs at 53 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.
Crossing entries
May 19, 2025 grid51ASilverstein who wrote "A Boy Named Sue"4 ltrs›58AGovt. rule3 ltrs›61AStarting point for Tropicana or Florida's Natural juice11 ltrs›66AWord before name or voyage6 ltrs›69A"Yikes!" ... or, phonetically, a hint to 17-, 28-, 46- and 61-Across6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 19, 20251AOccasion for pampering6 ltrs›7ALike a baby's bottom4 ltrs›11ATaxi3 ltrs›14AThe "T" of B.L.T.6 ltrs›15AQueen of the Nile, informally4 ltrs›16AMiley Cyrus's "Party in the ___"3 ltrs›17ACasual dining chain with unlimited breadsticks11 ltrs›19ATake a load off, say3 ltrs›
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