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“Shower affection (on)” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Oct 1, 202545 Across4 letters
Answer
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••••DOTE
4 letters · 45 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shower affection (on)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 1, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Oct 1, 2025 grid
26DDesert7 ltrs›32DStill on, in a way4 ltrs›35DPower to remove a nomination for eviction on "Big Brother"4 ltrs›45DRiver through four European capitals6 ltrs›

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Oct 1, 2025
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