“Highly capable” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADEPT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Highly capable”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2025, where it runs at 32 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 26, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 26, 2025 grid14DStorage devices made obsolete by MP3 players9 ltrs›15DSharp5 ltrs›16D"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" author5 ltrs›17DIntended5 ltrs›24DOffs6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 23, 2025NYT Crossword5 Across•••••ADEPTJan 26, 2025NYT Crossword32 Across•••••ADEPTBack to the full Jan 26, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.