“Gifted” crossword clue
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•••••ADEPT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADEPT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gifted”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2025, where it runs at 52 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
Oct 18, 2025 grid30DEnergy device that reflects sunlight9 ltrs›32DCan hold one's own, in modern lingo7 ltrs›36DLike drug dens, sometimes6 ltrs›38DEast African honorific5 ltrs›47DZip3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ADEPT5 ltrs
••••••••TALENTED8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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