“Increase” crossword clue
Answer
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••••GOUP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GOUP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Increase”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2026, where it runs at 37 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 26, 2026 grid32DCorporate department that handles contracts5 ltrs›38DMetals that miners mine4 ltrs›39DEgg (on)4 ltrs›40DT.S. Eliot or W.H. Auden4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••GOUP4 ltrs
•••••BOOST5 ltrs
•••••••AUGMENT7 ltrs
••••••ACCRUE6 ltrs
••••GROW4 ltrs
••••••••ESCALATE8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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