“Harden and become resistant to change” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OSSIFY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Harden and become resistant to change”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 26, 2025, where it runs at 52 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 26, 2025 grid31DArea on which to eat or play cards8 ltrs›32D"You can absolutely count on me"8 ltrs›33DFigure in sci-fi's "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman," e.g.8 ltrs›43DNation dubbed the "cradle of mankind"5 ltrs›46DBig break4 ltrs›49DCasting need3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 26, 20251ADawdler8 ltrs›9ACuts short6 ltrs›15ATypical sight in a bank robbery cartoon8 ltrs›16AKitsch6 ltrs›17ADoing some theater work8 ltrs›18ACracked wheat used in tabbouleh6 ltrs›19AOne whose beauty is on the inside5 ltrs›20AWhole kit and caboodle5 ltrs›
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