“Zest” crossword clue
Answer
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••••PEEL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Zest”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 90 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 August 31, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 31, 2025 grid64DWilliamson who played Merlin in "Excalibur"5 ltrs›82DImitate3 ltrs›83DSpread throughout8 ltrs›84DGreaves and cuisses, but not gauntlets and helmets8 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 22, 2026NYT Crossword11 Down••••BRIOAug 31, 2025NYT Crossword90 Across••••PEELOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••PEEL4 ltrs
••••BRIO4 ltrs
•••••GUSTO5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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