“Proficient” crossword clue
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••••ABLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Proficient”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 15, 2026, where it runs at 38 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 15, 2026 grid37APut under ___9 ltrs›40AOne who's left, for short?3 ltrs›46ABig fuss6 ltrs›51AUseful tips for writers?7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ABLE4 ltrs
••••••EXPERT6 ltrs
•••••ADEPT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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