“Friend in tough times” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ALLY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Friend in tough times”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 5, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 5, 2026 grid1ADives into5 ltrs›14AFlorida's ___ National Forest5 ltrs›17A| $ | $ | $ | $ |10 ltrs›20ACharge on imports4 ltrs›
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Feb 5, 20266ACause to crack up4 ltrs›10APillow covering4 ltrs›15AGive quite a shock4 ltrs›16AAntifur org.4 ltrs›19ASheltered from the wind4 ltrs›21ABible-inspired tourist attraction in Williamstown, Ky.3 ltrs›22AExcel spreadsheets, essentially5 ltrs›23AGo (for)3 ltrs›
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