“Stand out” crossword clue
Answer
E
X
C
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•••••EXCEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EXCEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stand out”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 16, 2025, where it runs at 24 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 16, 2025 grid22AKing's assessment of his son the Crusader?21 ltrs›27ANickname heard in 8-Down3 ltrs›32ADisney World souvenir3 ltrs›38ARadiate5 ltrs›40ASanta's view on loyalty for those who help him?19 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 16, 20251AThey're charged for long trips6 ltrs›7ATool with a point3 ltrs›10ANo longer in as good a place8 ltrs›18AHere7 ltrs›20AEarly smartphone model of the 2000s4 ltrs›21AConflict that ended with the Treaty of Nanking8 ltrs›25AParisian possessive4 ltrs›26AD.O.J. branch that deals with trafficking3 ltrs›
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