“Spurred on” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENCOURAGED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spurred on”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 22, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 22, 2026 grid1D___ butter4 ltrs›2DMind4 ltrs›3DGrand entryway4 ltrs›4DJane ___ Institute (wildlife conservation group)7 ltrs›5DProfessor's URL ender3 ltrs›6DSome prerevolutionary Mideast leaders5 ltrs›7DIt's going downhill fast!4 ltrs›8DJames who wrote "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men"4 ltrs›9DSupporters of a king or queen?8 ltrs›18D"Let me know if you're coming"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 22, 20261A"All the world," per Shakespeare's Jaques5 ltrs›6ACountertop piece4 ltrs›10AFirst things first for a chef4 ltrs›14AVillain in the Bible's Christmas story5 ltrs›15ATitanic4 ltrs›16ALead-in to pad or port4 ltrs›19AGod served by the ravens Huginn and Muninn4 ltrs›20ACondition that may involve stimming, for short4 ltrs›
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