“Special ___” crossword clue
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•••••AGENT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AGENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Special ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 28, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 7 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 28, 2025 grid9DQuestion while pointing4 ltrs›10D"That's my cue!"4 ltrs›11DTerse admonition4 ltrs›15DLast words of the day, perhaps11 ltrs›22DAstuteness6 ltrs›
Every appearance
7 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 1, 2026NYT Crossword95 Down•••OPSJan 25, 2026NYT Crossword125 Down•••OPSDec 9, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down•••OPSNov 16, 2025NYT Crossword54 Down•••OPSSep 20, 2025NYT Crossword23 Across•••OPSSep 7, 2025NYT Crossword10 Down•••OPSMay 28, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across•••••AGENTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AGENT5 ltrs
•••OPS3 ltrs
•••••SUPER5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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