“Steps up to, as the line” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Steps up to, as the line”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 11, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down 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.