“Infantry arm” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••RIFLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIFLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Infantry arm”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 9, 2025, where it runs at 16 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
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