“Slope” crossword clue
Answer
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••••TILT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TILT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slope”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 21, 2025, where it runs at 97 Down 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 21, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 21, 2025 grid95A"The Silence of the Lambs" villain6 ltrs›101AGleeful feeling9 ltrs›107ARemove, as a coupon7 ltrs›112ABite-size chocolate-covered wafers ... or a hint to what's found in five squares in this puzzle11 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 22, 2025NYT Crossword6 Across••••RISESep 21, 2025NYT Crossword97 Down••••TILTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••TILT4 ltrs
••••RISE4 ltrs
••••••••GRADIENT8 ltrs
•••••SLANT5 ltrs
••••RAMP4 ltrs
••••BANK4 ltrs
•••••••INCLINE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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