“Give the finger?” crossword clue
Answer
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••••POKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Give the finger?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 14, 2025, where it runs at 57 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 14, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 14, 2025 grid56A"Come on, help me out"6 ltrs›63AAwkwardly lanky ... or a description of this answer's shaded letters?9 ltrs›68AWhere to get a shelf off the shelf4 ltrs›71AFit snugly (in)4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 15, 2025NYT Crossword53 Down••••POKEMay 14, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down••••POKEBack to the full May 14, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.