“With a clean slate” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANEW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “With a clean slate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 12, 2025, where it runs at 65 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on November 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Nov 12, 2025 grid51DSoccer great Rapinoe5 ltrs›52DWrinkly fruit5 ltrs›53DPixelated, informally5 ltrs›54DCable show covering the red carpet5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 13, 2026NYT Crossword37 Down••••••AFRESHNov 12, 2025NYT Crossword65 Across••••ANEWOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ANEW4 ltrs
••••••AFRESH6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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