“Swells up” crossword clue
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••••••BLOATS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BLOATS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Swells up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 11, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 11, 2026 grid1DPractice casually, with "in"6 ltrs›2DKicked out, as from a country6 ltrs›3DFill with more ammunition6 ltrs›4DPride letters4 ltrs›5DVientiane is its capital4 ltrs›18DNoblewoman4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 11, 20261A___ Spiegel (German magazine)3 ltrs›4AAnimal that ranges around Peru5 ltrs›9APointed, as a weapon5 ltrs›14ALumberjack's tool3 ltrs›15ACameroon neighbor5 ltrs›16AYell "#$%!"5 ltrs›17ARankings of song popularity used as the music industry standard15 ltrs›21ANumber in a septet5 ltrs›
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