“What a new hire might learn, with "the"” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROPES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What a new hire might learn, with "the"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 39 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 30, 2025 grid22DHomes on branches5 ltrs›25D___ Day (April observance)5 ltrs›28D0% filled5 ltrs›37DMarks, as a ballot square5 ltrs›39D"The Thinker" sculptor5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›
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