“Put a burden on” crossword clue
Answer
T
A
X
•••TAX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Put a burden on”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2026, where it runs at 62 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 12, 2026 grid58A"Hmm, why use the spellings of 17-, 27- and 46-Across?"15 ltrs›65AFranz ___, Prague-born writer of dark fiction5 ltrs›68ABe present5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 12, 20261AAppropriate answer for 1-Across5 ltrs›6AHave the sense of4 ltrs›10AFemales shepherded by shepherds4 ltrs›14AFuel-bearing ship5 ltrs›15ALeer at4 ltrs›16AOne piece of a three-piece suit4 ltrs›17AListing at an ice cream shop in Ipswich15 ltrs›20ALou Gehrig's disease, in brief3 ltrs›
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