“Screen, as a candidate” crossword clue
Answer
V
E
T
•••VET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Screen, as a candidate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 63 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 19, 2026 grid60ABetter choice, given the options … or the circled squares vis-à-vis the shaded ones?16 ltrs›66ASome colorful plastic items in the seasonal aisle in the spring4 ltrs›69A"Take ___!"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 19, 20261APunk rocker Joan4 ltrs›5AChoctaw or Chickasaw5 ltrs›10ADesign detail4 ltrs›14A"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)4 ltrs›15AIn possession of6 ltrs›17ATibetan title4 ltrs›18ACourting disaster, slangily18 ltrs›21AFraternity party order3 ltrs›
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