“Quench” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SLAKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLAKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Quench”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 17, 2025, where it runs at 34 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 17, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 17, 2025 grid33ANumbers with four digits9 ltrs›40AWith 41-Across, former "S.N.L." regular who played Gemma and Cathy Anne6 ltrs›42A"___ la vista!"5 ltrs›46AUnit of corn or wisdom6 ltrs›49AShe played Serena on "Gossip Girl"11 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 6, 2026NYT Crossword38 Down••••SATEJul 20, 2025NYT Crossword117 Down••••SATEMar 17, 2025NYT Crossword34 Down•••••SLAKEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SLAKE5 ltrs
••••SATE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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