“Use, as machinery” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPERATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Use, as machinery”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid9D" … in that range"4 ltrs›10DMary who sings "In every job that must be done there is an element of fun"7 ltrs›11DSo great it's unnerving9 ltrs›12DGeorgetown athlete4 ltrs›13DPut in a good word, perhaps?4 ltrs›14DSomething circled on a calendar4 ltrs›20DMove, to a Realtor4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 12, 20261AIntimidate, with "out"5 ltrs›6ABird's dramatic dive5 ltrs›11APlace to store a lawn mower4 ltrs›15AHawaiian greeting5 ltrs›16A___ cold brew5 ltrs›17AConcluding part of a song4 ltrs›18ARhyming advice to a spitting talker16 ltrs›21A"Halt!"4 ltrs›
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