“Grub” crossword clue
Answer
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••••EATS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Grub”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 13, 2025, where it runs at 16 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 December 13, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 13, 2025 grid9DOrder at a restaurant4 ltrs›11D"Remember …"14 ltrs›13DSome of them may be forgiven12 ltrs›17DSchool viewing?10 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 28, 2026NYT Crossword53 Across••••EATSDec 13, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••EATSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••EATS4 ltrs
••••WORM4 ltrs
•••••LARVA5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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