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“"Roots" surname” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 202542 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••KINTE
5 letters · 42 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KINTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Roots" surname”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 May 16, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 16, 2025 grid
12DAnnouncer's call before a potential buzzer beater9 ltrs›13DUnsigned athlete9 ltrs›26D"Check it out!"5 ltrs›30DIndications of passing time5 ltrs›39DSuccess in a game of Battleship3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 6, 2025NYT Crossword9 Down•••••KINTEMay 16, 2025NYT Crossword42 Across•••••KINTE

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