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“___ rule” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 7, 202536 Down3 letters
Answer
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•••ASA
3 letters · 36 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ rule”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 7, 2025, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 7, 2025.

Crossing entries

Mar 7, 2025 grid
36AA real no-name, for short?4 ltrs›39ASleeveless summer attire8 ltrs›42ATook a tumble7 ltrs›

Every appearance

3 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 21, 2026NYT Crossword30 Down•••LAWOct 11, 2025NYT Crossword54 Down•••MOBMar 7, 2025NYT Crossword36 Down•••ASA

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••ASA3 ltrs
•••LAW3 ltrs
•••MOB3 ltrs
•••••REIGN5 ltrs
•••••••DICTATE7 ltrs
•••••CANON5 ltrs
••••••GOVERN6 ltrs
••••••••DOMINATE8 ltrs
••••SWAY4 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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