“Surround” crossword clue
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•••••••ENCLOSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENCLOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Surround”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 71 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 12, 2026 grid47DFetter6 ltrs›51DDisappearing from the earth9 ltrs›56DBona ___4 ltrs›57DCouncil of ___ (Counter-Reformation body)5 ltrs›62DBowed, musically4 ltrs›66DGenre for Stevie Ray Vaughan5 ltrs›67DCelebrity chef DiSpirito5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••ENCLOSE7 ltrs
•••••BESET5 ltrs
••••••••ENCIRCLE8 ltrs
•••••••ENVELOP7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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