“Grounds” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REASON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Grounds”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 27, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 27, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 27, 2025 grid10APupil : aperture :: ___ : diaphragm4 ltrs›16APro wrestler John4 ltrs›18APants in which you may carry a glove9 ltrs›22AMeals at boot camps6 ltrs›26AHusband of Sif, in Norse myth4 ltrs›29APass it on!5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 12, 2025NYT Crossword5 Across•••••CAUSEFeb 27, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down••••••REASONOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••REASON6 ltrs
•••••CAUSE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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