“Wild ___” crossword clue
Answer
W
E
S
T
••••WEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wild ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2025, where it runs at 38 Across 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 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2025 grid32DCommand4 ltrs›34DThey may be guaranteed … "or your money back"7 ltrs›36DCampus protection6 ltrs›38DTopic for collective bargaining5 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 22, 2026NYT Crossword31 Across••••OATSOct 31, 2025NYT Crossword7 Down•••••FERALOct 5, 2025NYT Crossword49 Across•••••AMUCKFeb 7, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across••••WESTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••WEST4 ltrs
••••OATS4 ltrs
•••••FERAL5 ltrs
•••••AMUCK5 ltrs
•••••RABID5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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