“Shrink” crossword clue
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••••••••CONTRACT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CONTRACT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shrink”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 6, 2026, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 6, 2026 grid10AIsn't oneself?4 ltrs›16ALike a pointless point4 ltrs›18ADigging4 ltrs›21ATavern menu header5 ltrs›22AIconic Disneyland ride14 ltrs›27ASweetwater 420 is a "pale" one3 ltrs›31AOrg. created by the National Security Act of 19473 ltrs›36ASuddenly quit texting, say7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••CONTRACT8 ltrs
••••••RECOIL6 ltrs
•••••••DWINDLE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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