“Overrun” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INFEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Overrun”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 2 Down 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
Jan 18, 2026 grid1ABit of regal headwear6 ltrs›19ATotal6 ltrs›23ALike the Gospel of Mark, sequentially?12 ltrs›26AMatriarch of six of the 12 tribes of Israel4 ltrs›31AText that says "Congratulations! You've won a MacBook Pro," probably4 ltrs›40APulsates6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••INFEST6 ltrs
••••••INVADE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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