“Passes” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••ENACTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENACTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Passes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 18, 2025, where it runs at 38 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 18, 2025 grid36AWorks one's way up5 ltrs›41AExplicit subject for her?10 ltrs›45AFarm cry3 ltrs›46AGoing overboard with the praise15 ltrs›50AMixing board7 ltrs›52ATheater class assignments6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 25, 2026NYT Crossword126 Across••••••ENACTSJul 18, 2025NYT Crossword38 Down••••••ENACTSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ENACTS6 ltrs
•••••HANDS5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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