“Up” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••AHEAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AHEAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 9, 2025 grid1ADressed (in)4 ltrs›17ASite of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial4 ltrs›23ATV's "Search for the Titanic," for one?14 ltrs›27ACharcuterie assortment5 ltrs›32AChestnuts7 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 25, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down•••••ATBATDec 5, 2025NYT Crossword19 Across•••••RISENJul 20, 2025NYT Crossword62 Down•••••ASTIRFeb 9, 2025NYT Crossword3 Down•••••AHEADOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AHEAD5 ltrs
•••••ATBAT5 ltrs
•••••RISEN5 ltrs
•••••ASTIR5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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