“Skilled” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Skilled”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 5, 2025, where it runs at 38 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 5, 2025 grid9DMathematical process used to model unpredictable phenomena10 ltrs›10DExpression of surprise ... or dismay9 ltrs›11DEvent whose winner is awarded the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy9 ltrs›29DProtofeminist poet Juana ___ de la Cruz4 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 30, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down•••••ADEPTJan 13, 2026NYT Crossword34 Down•••••ADEPTJun 16, 2025NYT Crossword24 Down•••••ADEPTApr 5, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across••••ABLEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ABLE4 ltrs
•••••ADEPT5 ltrs
••••DEFT4 ltrs
••••••••••PROFICIENT10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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