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“In case” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 12, 202522 Across4 letters
Answer
L
E
S
T
••••LEST
4 letters · 22 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “In case”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2025, where it runs at 22 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 April 12, 2025.

Crossing entries

Apr 12, 2025 grid
3DPortrayer of a noted sitcom boss11 ltrs›4DThreatened6 ltrs›5DFlex, so to speak5 ltrs›22DFrantically7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 15, 2026NYT Crossword6 Down••••LESTApr 12, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across••••LEST

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