“Put forth” crossword clue
Answer
E
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•••••EXERT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EXERT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Put forth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 19, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 19, 2026 grid20ANatural pillow filling13 ltrs›24AThree unnamed things, in shorthand3 ltrs›28ALifted5 ltrs›34AHybrid tennis attire5 ltrs›38AUnofficial vote9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 19, 20261ASahara-esque4 ltrs›5AExams for high school jrs.5 ltrs›10APrivate sleeping accommodations?4 ltrs›14A"Didn't you get the ___?"4 ltrs›15AWipe from one's memory, so to speak5 ltrs›16ASection in a textbook4 ltrs›17A"___ She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder hit)4 ltrs›18ADeceptive move in fencing5 ltrs›
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