“Values” crossword clue
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••••••••ASSESSES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASSESSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Values”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 125 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 18, 2026 grid90DTrees with heart-shaped leaves7 ltrs›91DCreature, cutesily7 ltrs›97DSome lawn ornaments6 ltrs›104DSource of a natural sweetener5 ltrs›114DNot around, informally3 ltrs›115DHirt and Hirschfeld3 ltrs›116DDía de ___ Reyes Magos3 ltrs›117DThey're often depicted with green skin, for short3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••ASSESSES8 ltrs
••••••IDEALS6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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