“Traction enhancer” crossword clue
Answer
C
L
E
A
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•••••CLEAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLEAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Traction enhancer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 24, 2026, where it runs at 18 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
Sep 24, 2026 grid3DOnes who have trouble finishing sentences?8 ltrs›4DRing4 ltrs›5DChin feature5 ltrs›6DOld and trite5 ltrs›15DFrom one tone to the next adjacent tone, in music8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 24, 20261ASlang for an Italian dish … or along with QI, the highest-value two-letter word in Scrabble2 ltrs›3AMake an impression4 ltrs›7AHanger-on5 ltrs›12ABlunder3 ltrs›14ARecital pieces5 ltrs›16A"Same here," more stiffly5 ltrs›17ACanapé topping3 ltrs›19AShips, say5 ltrs›
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