“Preserved, in a way” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONTAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Preserved, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2025, where it runs at 18 Across 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 3, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 3, 2025 grid8DWas exhausted / Lustful6 ltrs›9DOn point3 ltrs›10D"Don't come in here!"7 ltrs›11DState park in the Santa Monica Mountains7 ltrs›12D"Is this date happening?"7 ltrs›15DCity on the Seine5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 18, 2025NYT Crossword67 Across•••••DRIEDJul 3, 2025NYT Crossword18 Across••••••ONTAPEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ONTAPE6 ltrs
•••••DRIED5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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