“Tops of waves” crossword clue
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••••••CRESTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRESTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tops of waves”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 26, 2025, where it runs at 14 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 26, 2025 grid11A"Spartacus" or "Gladiator"4 ltrs›21ABob or Helen in "The Incredibles"4 ltrs›25ADrag performer?9 ltrs›30ACall at home6 ltrs›32ARelax on a plane? (Gen X)13 ltrs›37AOne side of the Bering Strait4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 26, 20251ALeftover piece of fabric5 ltrs›6A___ water, cooking ingredient sometimes called "liquid gold"5 ltrs›15AComic Kaplan4 ltrs›19ALike harem pants5 ltrs›20ALarge spread5 ltrs›22AGeorge Orwell's alma mater4 ltrs›23A"Great job selecting a Person of the Year!"? (Boomer)11 ltrs›27AStinging plants7 ltrs›
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