“Make do” crossword clue
Answer
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••••COPE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Make do”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 23, 2026, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 23, 2026 grid32D19th-century German novelist Theodor7 ltrs›33DStressors for some H.S. seniors7 ltrs›34DAccessory on a pub counter7 ltrs›36DStandard 1L course, informally6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••COPE4 ltrs
•••••GETBY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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