“One who's a well-meaning but bad influence on a friend, maybe” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENABLER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One who's a well-meaning but bad influence on a friend, maybe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2025, where it runs at 44 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 7, 2025 grid43ADepleted6 ltrs›55ABlunt negative4 ltrs›60AReason to relocate a picnic blanket, maybe4 ltrs›66ADab with a towel4 ltrs›71ABegged4 ltrs›75AGerald Ford or William Howard Taft, once7 ltrs›83ADecks for reading6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 7, 20251AWhere Gloria Estefan was born6 ltrs›7AHairstyle that can be casual or formal4 ltrs›11ARelative of a sultan4 ltrs›15AStrikebreaking sort4 ltrs›19AOne who gives a good talking-to?6 ltrs›20ASpring's opposite, tidally4 ltrs›21AConstant nuisance4 ltrs›22AMansión, por ejemplo4 ltrs›
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