“Poke ___” crossword clue
Answer
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••••BOWL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOWL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Poke ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 11 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 31, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 31, 2025 grid11ASmall storage unit4 ltrs›20ASounds of amazement4 ltrs›24A"Incredible! This mosquito net didn't let in even one bug!"9 ltrs›27ANon-free-range farm fixture7 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 26, 2026NYT Crossword26 Down••••BOWLDec 9, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down•••JABAug 31, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down••••BOWLOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••BOWL4 ltrs
•••JAB3 ltrs
••••PROD4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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