“Get the better of” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LICK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Get the better of”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 75 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 22, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 22, 2026 grid64D1964's Nobel Peace laureate, for short3 ltrs›67DSpanish "she"4 ltrs›68DKristen of "Bridesmaids"4 ltrs›69DSlushy brand4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 30, 2026NYT Crossword33 Down••••••••OUTSMARTFeb 22, 2026NYT Crossword75 Across••••LICKOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LICK4 ltrs
••••••••OUTSMART8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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