“Swerve” crossword clue
Answer
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••••VEER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VEER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Swerve”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 21, 2025, where it runs at 23 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 21, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 21, 2025 grid21ARegular 6 p.m. broadcast of daily events14 ltrs›29ARegretted4 ltrs›34ATake the ___ (acquire control)5 ltrs›38AVans from hotels to terminals and back15 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 4, 2026NYT Crossword49 Down••••VEERJul 21, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down••••VEEROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••VEER4 ltrs
•••••••DEFLECT7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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