“Get rid of” crossword clue
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•••AXE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AXE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Get rid of”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 8, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 gridEvery appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 16, 2026NYT Crossword88 Across••••SHEDJun 22, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••••DISPOSEJan 8, 2026NYT Crossword45 Across•••AXEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••AXE3 ltrs
••••SHED4 ltrs
•••••••DISPOSE7 ltrs
•••••••••ELIMINATE9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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