“Put one's foot down” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TROD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TROD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Put one's foot down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 10 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
Feb 28, 2026 grid7AOne playing beerball, perhaps7 ltrs›16APrecious person7 ltrs›18AGoes against the rule?7 ltrs›22APart of a Blues Brothers outfit6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 28, 20261ASet unambitious goals6 ltrs›14ATolkien ring bearer7 ltrs›17APhrase you might say while pointing at a photograph7 ltrs›19AMusical set in Alphabet City4 ltrs›20ATerm of endearment appropriated from 9-Down3 ltrs›23AAnimated friend of Sebastian the crab5 ltrs›25ASome arm muscles, informally4 ltrs›27ACassiterite is a source of it3 ltrs›
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