“Rod in a hot rod” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AXLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rod in a hot rod”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 14, 2025, where it runs at 75 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
Sep 14, 2025 grid73A___ horse6 ltrs›80ALove letters?4 ltrs›87A___ Wong, co-star of "Always Be My Maybe"3 ltrs›91ATarget of 110-Across10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 14, 20251ANew H.S. student5 ltrs›6AThey're here today, gone tomorrow4 ltrs›10AComplete4 ltrs›14ASwanky Tokyo shopping district5 ltrs›19ASupplier of oxygenated blood5 ltrs›20AVery similar9 ltrs›22AShaped like a kiwi fruit5 ltrs›23AOrange creature in an arcade game5 ltrs›
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