“German industrial city” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ESSEN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESSEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “German industrial city”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 14, 2026, where it runs at 69 Across 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
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