“Maxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADAPTORDIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Maxim about surviving in a rapidly changing world”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2026, where it runs at 74 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 4, 2026 grid71AClassic brand with the slogan "When it rains it pours"10 ltrs›80AStench4 ltrs›85A___ cake4 ltrs›88AMimicked4 ltrs›93ADefense in a snowball fight4 ltrs›97ADeets4 ltrs›103ABehaves as if one were going to fail10 ltrs›110A10/4 celebration … as suggested by this grid, which is made up entirely of 10- and 4-letter answers10 ltrs›114AMorass4 ltrs›118ATexting button4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 4, 20261ANeglect to mention4 ltrs›5A"Oh, and ..."4 ltrs›9AOther sock4 ltrs›13ANot much, as of lotion4 ltrs›17APrefix with technology4 ltrs›18AYou'll pay for this!4 ltrs›19AFinishes off4 ltrs›20ALiver's output4 ltrs›
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