“Tap” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••SPIGOT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPIGOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tap”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 19, 2025, where it runs at 23 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 19, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 19, 2025 grid23A"Get outta here!"4 ltrs›31AExtemporaneous15 ltrs›35ACanine breed named after an English river valley15 ltrs›36AVince Carter quote-turned-meme regarding his return for a 22nd N.B.A. season15 ltrs›37AWarning to a troublemaker15 ltrs›38ACase study org.?3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 21, 2025NYT Crossword48 Down••••••SPIGOTJul 19, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down••••••SPIGOTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••SPIGOT6 ltrs
•••PAT3 ltrs
•••RAP3 ltrs
•••••KNOCK5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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