“Fortresses” crossword clue
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••••••••CITADELS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CITADELS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fortresses”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 10, 2025 grid8ANeed for a transfer of power?4 ltrs›18AMann who wrote songs for 1999's "Magnolia"5 ltrs›21A… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it16 ltrs›25ANorse mythology's equivalent of Olympus6 ltrs›28AAuctioneer's cry4 ltrs›34A"This is the first truth that ___ thine own tongue was guilty of": "All's Well That Ends Well"3 ltrs›39A… something conical in a chemistry lab15 ltrs›49AHomes for hogs5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 10, 20251AHelpful site for a D.I.Y.'er4 ltrs›5AThurman of film3 ltrs›12AMake easier to swallow4 ltrs›16ABasis for a write-off, perhaps8 ltrs›19AFirst name in country6 ltrs›23A"So weird …"6 ltrs›24ANew York City's ___ Place5 ltrs›26AReally tipsy7 ltrs›
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