“Quit” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••CEASED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CEASED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Quit”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 5, 2025, where it runs at 42 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 5, 2025 grid41AIn which you might be in an uncomfortable position among your peers9 ltrs›45AFilm character with obsessive fans called "brogres"5 ltrs›48AJuicy news to share, so to speak3 ltrs›53A"Only if you actually want to!"10 ltrs›58ADo a lazy, lousy job9 ltrs›60ABit of wishful thinking9 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 25, 2026NYT Crossword7 Down•••••CEASEDec 11, 2025NYT Crossword31 Down•••••ENDEDNov 16, 2025NYT Crossword30 Down•••ORIAug 20, 2025NYT Crossword4 Down•••ORIApr 5, 2025NYT Crossword42 Down••••••CEASEDOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••CEASED6 ltrs
•••••CEASE5 ltrs
•••••ENDED5 ltrs
•••ORI3 ltrs
••••••••EVACUATE8 ltrs
•••••••VACATED7 ltrs
•••••LEAVE5 ltrs
••••••VACATE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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