“"Lift"” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••STEAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STEAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Lift"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 5, 2025, where it runs at 33 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 5, 2025 grid18DBother immensely5 ltrs›24DEmploys4 ltrs›25DDeal that's too good to be true, often4 ltrs›29DChoose5 ltrs›33DSpot to sit and sweat9 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 20, 2026NYT Crossword22 Down•••••HOISTOct 16, 2025NYT Crossword26 Across•••••HOISTAug 5, 2025NYT Crossword33 Across•••••STEALOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••STEAL5 ltrs
•••••HOIST5 ltrs
•••••RAISE5 ltrs
•••••••ELEVATE7 ltrs
••••••••ELEVATOR8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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