“Tilt” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LEAN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tilt”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 15, 2025, where it runs at 44 Across 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 15, 2025 grid22DWith an air of haughtiness8 ltrs›36DMark Twain tale narrated in the first person by a noted first woman9 ltrs›37DCarnivore9 ltrs›38DFig. written in boxes on a W-93 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 8, 2026NYT Crossword8 Down••••LEANSep 13, 2025NYT Crossword40 Down•••••JOUSTMay 15, 2025NYT Crossword44 Across••••LEANOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LEAN4 ltrs
•••••JOUST5 ltrs
•••TIP3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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