“Official mandate” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DECREE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Official mandate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 17, 2025, where it runs at 35 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
Dec 17, 2025 grid18DCompact holder5 ltrs›24DRed carpet hairstyle, perhaps4 ltrs›25DJost's longtime "Weekend Update" co-anchor3 ltrs›29DFollow, as advice5 ltrs›30DHave faith in5 ltrs›31DCanines, e.g.5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 17, 20251ALock combinations?5 ltrs›6A___ League4 ltrs›10ASingle instruction4 ltrs›14AEnemy W.W. II vessel5 ltrs›15ATurner of old movies4 ltrs›16APowerful impulse4 ltrs›17AGroup of grumps sitting around kvetching?10 ltrs›19AElmer's nemesis4 ltrs›
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