“Day break” crossword clue
Answer
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•••NAP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Day break”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 28, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 March 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 28, 2025 grid43AAppend5 ltrs›48AApple variety3 ltrs›51ACountry with 14,125 islands (and only 260 inhabited!)5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 26, 2026NYT Crossword30 Down••••••SIESTAMar 28, 2025NYT Crossword44 Down•••NAPOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••NAP3 ltrs
••••••SIESTA6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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