“Sole” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ONLY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sole”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 15, 2025, where it runs at 8 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 February 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 15, 2025 grid7AStraight-shooting6 ltrs›15ABig name in flatware6 ltrs›18ABit of attire supposedly named for its original bright red cloth6 ltrs›20APart of a fancy place setting5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 18, 2026NYT Crossword15 Across••••LONEFeb 15, 2025NYT Crossword8 Down••••ONLYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ONLY4 ltrs
••••LONE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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