“Play the host” crossword clue
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•••••EMCEE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMCEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Play the host”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2026, where it runs at 49 Down 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.
Crossing entries
May 6, 2026 grid47ASummer cooler3 ltrs›55APhilosopher William of ___5 ltrs›59A___ method (type of teaching)8 ltrs›62AFlower found along a metaphorical path of ease8 ltrs›65AManhattan liquor3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 6, 20261ADon't believe it3 ltrs›4ASoccer great Mia4 ltrs›8APrepared (for)6 ltrs›14AFeature of a spy film8 ltrs›16AScalper's transaction6 ltrs›17APrairie bloom for which a creamery is named8 ltrs›18ADC good guy6 ltrs›19AThey're found in a circle5 ltrs›
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