“Verb that sounds like a number ... and is a letter backward” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Verb that sounds like a number ... and is a letter backward”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 24, 2025, where it runs at 2 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.