“Play loudly, as from a speaker” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BLARE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Play loudly, as from a speaker”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 December 30, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 30, 2025 grid13DSudden, powerful gust of wind6 ltrs›18DAthleisure brand originally from Italy4 ltrs›25D___ Day (April observance)5 ltrs›27DClimactic fight in a video game10 ltrs›28D0% filled5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 4, 2026NYT Crossword25 Down•••••BLAREDec 30, 2025NYT Crossword27 Across•••••BLAREBack to the full Dec 30, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.