“Loosens up” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOFTENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Loosens up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 29, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 29, 2025 grid6AStates4 ltrs›14AMilkshake ingredient that might get stuck in a straw4 ltrs›16ADracula's preferred way to eat wings?14 ltrs›20AJocular suffix for "most"3 ltrs›22ACell centers6 ltrs›26AWhat makes Dracula frantically hop around?14 ltrs›31AEldest Corleone brother5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 29, 20251AThe "R" of REM5 ltrs›10ALittle devil3 ltrs›13ABring down5 ltrs›15A"Whatever"3 ltrs›19A"When u coming?"3 ltrs›21AFirst aid stinger6 ltrs›25ASebastian the ___, mascot of the Miami Hurricanes4 ltrs›30AClickable pic4 ltrs›
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