“Rests (on)” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HINGES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rests (on)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 2, 2026, where it runs at 19 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
May 2, 2026 grid1DComposite numbers?7 ltrs›2D1994 compilation album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers7 ltrs›3DHow an annoying conversation might go7 ltrs›4DRode, in a way6 ltrs›5DBe in a decision-making position5 ltrs›6D"Mulan" antagonists4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 2, 20261AExtremely ambitious projects9 ltrs›10ALifeless4 ltrs›14ABare9 ltrs›15ALike the Asian elephant vis-à-vis the African elephant5 ltrs›17AHandle in a theater9 ltrs›18AWomen's Basketball Hall-of-Famer ___ Beard5 ltrs›20AHarshest punishment a website can give8 ltrs›22AHypnotized5 ltrs›
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