“Lock in, so to speak” crossword clue
Answer
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N
S
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••••••ENSURE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENSURE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lock in, so to speak”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 19, 2026 grid1AExploiting an I.R.S. loophole, e.g.8 ltrs›15ALike the national dish tavë kosi (baked lamb with yogurt sauce)8 ltrs›17AA boatload8 ltrs›20AThe o's in xoxo, symbolically4 ltrs›25AResident of Muscat7 ltrs›30AMimicked4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 19, 20269AForensic analyst's workspace6 ltrs›16AMoon that's a neighbor of Ganymede and Io6 ltrs›18AHow Jean Valjean repeatedly breaks out in "Les Misérables"6 ltrs›19AWhere to find the towns Bigfoot and Tarzan5 ltrs›22AScratches (out)4 ltrs›23ACards in a wallet or purse, informally3 ltrs›27AClothes that are ready to be thrown away4 ltrs›32AOnline gamer's bane3 ltrs›
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