“Not dormant, as a volcano” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACTIVE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Not dormant, as a volcano”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2026, where it runs at 20 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 17, 2026 grid9D"Pink" animal of film7 ltrs›10D1963 Kingsmen hit with a repetitive title10 ltrs›11DMartini garnish5 ltrs›12DSchlepped5 ltrs›15DInsta posting3 ltrs›20D"Now I understand!"3 ltrs›
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Aug 17, 20261AOne of two fruit flavors in Sprite4 ltrs›5AHas no choice4 ltrs›9A"The ___ thickens"4 ltrs›13AIslamic prayer leader4 ltrs›14APoker player's buy-in4 ltrs›15AItalian "Paul"5 ltrs›16AWell-dressed guy9 ltrs›18AArctic Indigenous group5 ltrs›
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