“Make out” crossword clue
Answer
D
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T
••••••DETECT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DETECT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Make out”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 16, 2025, where it runs at 98 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 16, 2025 grid84DAuthor Rice4 ltrs›87DHopes that one might7 ltrs›88DLive, in a way7 ltrs›92DGirl who's "sweet as apple cider," per an old song3 ltrs›93DAdmission6 ltrs›99DTiny bit3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 14, 2026NYT Crossword49 Across•••••••DISCERNMar 16, 2025NYT Crossword98 Across••••••DETECTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••DETECT6 ltrs
•••••••DISCERN7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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