“Recognized” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••OFFICIAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OFFICIAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Recognized”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 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 February 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2025 grid6DMask7 ltrs›20DSource of some smokiness in whiskey4 ltrs›22DSome sources of typhus4 ltrs›24DBrief missions3 ltrs›25DOne way to illustrate8 ltrs›26DUnoriginal, as a plot9 ltrs›27DHot couples5 ltrs›28DJohn ___, longtime W.W.E. wrestler4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 11, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down•••••KNOWNFeb 7, 2025NYT Crossword24 Across••••••••OFFICIALOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••OFFICIAL8 ltrs
•••••KNOWN5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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