“Shadow” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••FOLLOW
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FOLLOW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shadow”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 18, 2025, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 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 April 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 18, 2025 grid4DPhiladelphia tourist attraction11 ltrs›32DHome of the first hippopotamus in Europe since the Roman Empire9 ltrs›33DThey help you get off a lot9 ltrs›44DPre-smash hit3 ltrs›46DThey "can obscure the truth," per Maya Angelou5 ltrs›47DDeli purchases5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 9, 2026NYT Crossword73 Across•••••UMBRAApr 18, 2025NYT Crossword46 Across••••••FOLLOWOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••FOLLOW6 ltrs
•••••UMBRA5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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