“Tightly packed” crossword clue
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•••••DENSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DENSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tightly packed”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 19, 2025, where it runs at 123 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
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