“Serving a purpose” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UTILE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Serving a purpose”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 26, 2025, where it runs at 11 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
Sep 26, 2025 grid10ADip that can be made in a molcajete, for short4 ltrs›15AStream with a lot of shade?9 ltrs›18ASomething a newlywed usually lacks9 ltrs›21ASome wraps6 ltrs›24A"Alea iacta ___" ("The die is cast")3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 26, 20251AHogwash5 ltrs›6ASmart4 ltrs›14AStart of a count-off5 ltrs›17A"You interested?"5 ltrs›19AEmbark7 ltrs›22AFlock : geese :: business : ___7 ltrs›23AComic book sound3 ltrs›25APolitician who organized the first congressional hearing on global warming (1981)6 ltrs›
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