“Joins gradually” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EASESINTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Joins gradually”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 21, 2025, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 21, 2025 grid1DMake furious5 ltrs›2D"The Family Circus" cartoonist Bil ___5 ltrs›3DTennis line judge's ruling5 ltrs›4DDuke Ellington classic with the lyric "That was my heart serenading you"14 ltrs›5DWest side of L.A.?3 ltrs›6D"Is there still time for me to join you?"7 ltrs›7D51 to the hour8 ltrs›8DStage direction5 ltrs›9DPhillipa of Broadway3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 21, 20251ASome Arctic transports9 ltrs›10AS.E.C. football powerhouse, for short4 ltrs›14A1950s hangout with a jukebox8 ltrs›20AGame piece made of four squares9 ltrs›21A"The Kite Runner" protagonist4 ltrs›22ASkulks6 ltrs›24A"Doggone it!"4 ltrs›25ATreatment6 ltrs›
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