“Places” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LAYS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAYS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Places”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 85 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 5, 2025 grid34DActor Affleck when he needs a nap?11 ltrs›42DOolong or lapsang souchong10 ltrs›46DHybrid sport played with a trampoline-like net9 ltrs›86DBecame real, as bad news6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 16, 2025NYT Crossword25 Down•••••AREASOct 5, 2025NYT Crossword85 Across••••LAYSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LAYS4 ltrs
•••••AREAS5 ltrs
••••PUTS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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