“Press” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••MEDIA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEDIA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Press”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2025, where it runs at 42 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 8, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2025 grid5DSnap, crackle or pop12 ltrs›22DThey may be dry or dirty11 ltrs›26DCalculated10 ltrs›40DChef Jacques ___, holder of 16 James Beard awards5 ltrs›42DN.Y.C. attraction4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 22, 2026NYT Crossword70 Down••••IRONMay 31, 2025NYT Crossword36 Down••••URGEFeb 8, 2025NYT Crossword42 Across•••••MEDIAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••MEDIA5 ltrs
••••IRON4 ltrs
••••URGE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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