“Search for groundwater, in a way” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOWSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Search for groundwater, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 24, 2026, where it runs at 53 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 24, 2026 grid50AThyroid, e.g.14 ltrs›56ABaby ones are joeys, familiarly4 ltrs›59ADress for a soirée, e.g.11 ltrs›65AGroup of smarties5 ltrs›68AInch (up)5 ltrs›
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