“Like He and Xe” crossword clue
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•••••INERT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INERT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like He and Xe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 19, 2025, where it runs at 33 Down 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
Dec 19, 2025 grid33AMr. Right, e.g.9 ltrs›36ADeduce5 ltrs›38ASuddenly kicks the bucket9 ltrs›42AIntroductory dissection subject4 ltrs›46ACertain put-back shot5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 19, 20251AFashion designer Schiaparelli4 ltrs›5ABoomer playing in a band8 ltrs›13AThings that may be connected4 ltrs›14A2023 musical with a Tony for Best Choreography9 ltrs›15ASome arthritis4 ltrs›16AClimbed without ropes10 ltrs›17AFire in one's belly8 ltrs›19AOld money, for short?3 ltrs›
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