“Recently” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••OFLATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OFLATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Recently”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 11, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 11, 2025 grid37DTraveling from place to place9 ltrs›38DShopgirl in a Paris boutique9 ltrs›39DFreezes9 ltrs›52DShow warmth to7 ltrs›55DPlague7 ltrs›58DArcher's gift7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 28, 2026NYT Crossword40 Down••••••OFLATEMay 11, 2025NYT Crossword61 Across••••••OFLATEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••OFLATE6 ltrs
•••••NEWLY5 ltrs
••••••LATELY6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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