“Recipe directive” crossword clue
Answer
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••••STIR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Recipe directive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 24, 2025, where it runs at 1 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
Dec 24, 2025 grid1AWhom you might say "hey" to every day4 ltrs›14AOne of many in a Swiss Army knife4 ltrs›17ASalad topping that's actually from America and is rarely consumed in its namesake land15 ltrs›20AWheelchair access paths5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 24, 20255ACollect5 ltrs›10AIndicator of an important email4 ltrs›15A"Name your ___"5 ltrs›16APredator in a pod4 ltrs›21ASpanish "Listen up!"3 ltrs›22A"Shucks, you're too kind"5 ltrs›23AAs a P.S.4 ltrs›25ASharp quality4 ltrs›
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