“Word before rope or scare” crossword clue
Answer
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••••JUMP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JUMP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word before rope or scare”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2025, where it runs at 4 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 14, 2025 grid4DProminent feature of a hippopotamus or crocodile3 ltrs›5DEscort in the theater, informally3 ltrs›6DHuman, to a robot7 ltrs›7DOutdoor party area5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20251AMolecule that stores energy in the body, in brief3 ltrs›8ALoose-limbed5 ltrs›13ATalk like a tippler4 ltrs›14AFar from shore4 ltrs›15ACity on the Nile … or a punny end to the joke "When a tight-knit group of cygnets votes, they vote ___"5 ltrs›16ADo a collie's work4 ltrs›17A["I'll take 'Tennis' for $200, Ken"] It means nothing10 ltrs›19APre-med track precursor, in brief5 ltrs›
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