“Stays in line, say” crossword clue
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•••••WAITS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WAITS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stays in line, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 25, 2026, where it runs at 52 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 25, 2026 grid27DDemo graphics, maybe10 ltrs›28D"This is news to me!"10 ltrs›42DBratty kid4 ltrs›47D"Really awful"6 ltrs›52D"Huh?"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 25, 20261A[Taps casino table]5 ltrs›6ASigns of treble?5 ltrs›11A___ hair (edgy 2000s trend)3 ltrs›14ALongtime "Inside the NBA" analyst opposite Barkley5 ltrs›15ADeck in divination5 ltrs›16AMil. authority3 ltrs›17AFailing to pay bills on time may affect this11 ltrs›19APossessed3 ltrs›
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