“Tectonic drifters” crossword clue
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••••••PLATES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLATES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tectonic drifters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2025, where it runs at 56 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
Jul 16, 2025 grid34DPeople you do not want to mess with8 ltrs›39DCuts of fish7 ltrs›44DDrives into a corner5 ltrs›45DShout, colloquially5 ltrs›46DBroncos QB who won back-to-back Super Bowls5 ltrs›51DGeneral on a menu3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20251ACourtroom entry4 ltrs›5ABroke bread3 ltrs›8ASee 11-Down6 ltrs›14ALead-in to an implied "go there" or "think about it"8 ltrs›16ARouse (oneself)6 ltrs›17ASub category8 ltrs›18AGrave6 ltrs›19AInvestment firm T. ___ Price4 ltrs›
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