“Winds up” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ENDS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ENDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Winds up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 20, 2025, where it runs at 28 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 June 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 20, 2025 grid27A___ Jung-jae, Emmy-winning star of "Squid Game"3 ltrs›32ACrux9 ltrs›36AReddit rule enforcers4 ltrs›39AVariety of violet5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 27, 2026NYT Crossword54 Down••••ENDSJun 20, 2025NYT Crossword28 Down••••ENDSBack to the full Jun 20, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.