“Not as much” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Not as much”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 22, 2025, where it runs at 49 Down 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 22, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 22, 2025 grid49ALevi's competitor3 ltrs›52ACarpe diem [16, French]11 ltrs›56AA little under half of humanity5 ltrs›59A___ best friend4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 13, 2026NYT Crossword56 Across••••LESSFeb 23, 2026NYT Crossword18 Down••••LESSOct 22, 2025NYT Crossword49 Down••••LESSBack to the full Oct 22, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.