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“Mechanical memorization” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 7, 202552 Across4 letters
Answer
R
O
T
E
••••ROTE
4 letters · 52 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mechanical memorization”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 7, 2025, where it runs at 52 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 7, 2025.

Crossing entries

Apr 7, 2025 grid
24DBaseball score due to the defensive team's error11 ltrs›43DSome broadcasts updating current events7 ltrs›48DClod buster3 ltrs›49DPeter of "Lawrence of Arabia"6 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 7, 2026NYT Crossword42 Across••••ROTEApr 7, 2025NYT Crossword52 Across••••ROTE

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