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“Was a passenger” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Feb 23, 202638 Down4 letters
Answer
R
O
D
E
••••RODE
4 letters · 38 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RODE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Was a passenger”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2026, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 23, 2026.

Crossing entries

Feb 23, 2026 grid
37APsychotherapy switcheroos ... or what are hidden in 17-, 25-, 50- and 59-Across?13 ltrs›41AText on a red, white and blue sticker6 ltrs›44ARan after6 ltrs›50ATime machine car in "Back to the Future"8 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 15, 2026NYT Crossword16 Across••••RODEFeb 23, 2026NYT Crossword38 Down••••RODE

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