“They keep the wheels turning” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AXLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They keep the wheels turning”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 19, 2025, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 19, 2025 grid33D"Fulcrum" sculptor Richard5 ltrs›42DStuntperson's two-wheeler7 ltrs›45DEach3 ltrs›46DF equivalent6 ltrs›49DMakeup of some gloves and paint5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 19, 20251AReal estate, e.g.5 ltrs›6AFirst word of Carroll's "Jabberwocky"4 ltrs›10AGrps. that are often inactive in the summer4 ltrs›14AFrida who portrayed her chronic pain through art5 ltrs›15AWater wheel?4 ltrs›16AThe best of the best4 ltrs›17AAcrobat developer5 ltrs›18A"You're in on this?"9 ltrs›
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