“Refuse to budge” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INSIST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Refuse to budge”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 127 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 16, 2026 grid91DElement used in bulb filaments8 ltrs›98DPrepares to puree, perhaps, as papayas7 ltrs›113DVet4 ltrs›114DWestern Indians4 ltrs›115DSubtle summons4 ltrs›119DRoad recklessness of a sort, for short3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 16, 20261AWork parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"6 ltrs›7ASubject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"3 ltrs›10AOne's opponents4 ltrs›14AUncool4 ltrs›18AUntold6 ltrs›19ADown Under runners4 ltrs›21ACaramel-filled candy4 ltrs›22AWord following bear or honey4 ltrs›
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