“He has the weight of the world on his shoulders” crossword clue
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•••••ATLAS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATLAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “He has the weight of the world on his shoulders”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2026, where it runs at 15 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
Aug 26, 2026 grid5DChichén Itzá builders4 ltrs›6DTaking charge?6 ltrs›7DHappy-sounding advocacy grp.5 ltrs›8DScuff up, say3 ltrs›9DSet, as a price3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 26, 20261AModern lead-in to quit or bait4 ltrs›5AHeat source for many hydrothermal vents5 ltrs›10AAct all teenagerly, say4 ltrs›14A[I have something to say ...]4 ltrs›16ARiver by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre4 ltrs›17AEnhancing "blemish" (3x)10 ltrs›19ARip apart4 ltrs›20ASomething to belly up to3 ltrs›
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