“Asylum seeker” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REFUGEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Asylum seeker”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 10, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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 April 10, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 10, 2025 grid39ALetters aptly missing from "d_ _a_ state"3 ltrs›46AMound stat3 ltrs›49ASublet?14 ltrs›53AReversal5 ltrs›57ARockette?11 ltrs›62AUrsula's lackeys in "The Little Mermaid"4 ltrs›65AJet stream direction4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 15, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down•••••••REFUGEEApr 10, 2025NYT Crossword39 Down•••••••REFUGEEBack to the full Apr 10, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.