“Part of a plot, at times” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Part of a plot, at times”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 2, 2026, where it runs at 103 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.