“Neutralized, as an explosive situation” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEFUSED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Neutralized, as an explosive situation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 9, 2025, where it runs at 3 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.