“Highly skilled” crossword clue
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•••••ADEPT
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 skilled”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 69 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
Sep 16, 2025 grid32DLicorice-flavored spice9 ltrs›33DRejected9 ltrs›48DSouthern drawl, for example6 ltrs›52D"Se ___ español"5 ltrs›62DRepublicans, for short3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 16, 20251ARelatives, informally3 ltrs›4ACarved bit of jewelry5 ltrs›9AFigure out5 ltrs›14APub pintful3 ltrs›15A___ Dictionary (crowdsourced online reference)5 ltrs›16AFrog's sound5 ltrs›17A*High-status American Express offering9 ltrs›19ACause of food poisoning, for short5 ltrs›
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