“States” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SAYS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAYS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “States”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 29, 2025, where it runs at 6 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 29, 2025 grid6DLoosens up7 ltrs›7DResponse to "Speak!"3 ltrs›8DCold-weather cryptid4 ltrs›9DNeighborhood in Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London"4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SAYS4 ltrs
•••••••ASSERTS7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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