NYT Crossword · 70 Across
“Cease-fire” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, April 9, 2026 as 70 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 70 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Apr 9, 2026 · 70 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 6, 2026 · 51 Down · 5 letters
- Jul 9, 2023 · 102 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 3, 2017 · 48 Down · 5 letters
- Jun 1, 1998 · 59 Across · 5 letters
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More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Across
- 1Start issuing stock, in Wall Street lingo crossword clue5 letters
- 6Live the single man's life, slangily crossword clue6 letters
- 12Part of some box sets crossword clue3 letters
- 15Pungent crossword clue5 letters
- 16Stick (to) crossword clue6 letters
- 17Joey of kid-lit crossword clue3 letters
- 18One with thick skin, notably crossword clue5 letters
- 19Customizable Asian-fusion dish crossword clue10 letters
- 21Charlatan crossword clue5 letters
- 22Ex-Yankee with appearances on "Shark Tank," familiarly crossword clue4 letters
- 23"Stay" singer Lisa crossword clue4 letters
- 24In unison crossword clue5 letters
- 26To an extreme degree crossword clue7 letters
- 29[Oh no!] crossword clue4 letters
- 32Stone that's often carved crossword clue4 letters
- 34"And you ___ …?" crossword clue3 letters
- 35"No, thanks" crossword clue7 letters
- 37Tiny pieces of technology crossword clue8 letters
- 42Amundsen who went to the South Pole 15 years before he flew over the North Pole crossword clue5 letters
- 43Sound of a stone landing in a pool crossword clue4 letters
- 45Tone used to create an antique vibe crossword clue5 letters
- 46So darling crossword clue8 letters
- 48Scare the bejesus out of crossword clue7 letters
- 50Lead-in to Pen crossword clue3 letters
- 51Speck in the sea crossword clue4 letters
- 53Zebras in the field? crossword clue4 letters
- 54Article of summer wear crossword clue7 letters
- 58On which to watch the Beeb crossword clue5 letters
- 60Retail giant with a three-syllable name in four letters crossword clue4 letters
- 61Bring home crossword clue4 letters
- 63In base eight crossword clue5 letters
- 67Oil bigwig? crossword clue10 letters
- 71Bit of ticket info crossword clue3 letters
- 72Community traversed by the Pacific Coast Highway crossword clue6 letters
- 73Shadow crossword clue5 letters
- 74___-Man crossword clue3 letters
- 75Lines 9 through 14 of a classic sonnet crossword clue6 letters
- 76Aerodynamic, maybe crossword clue5 letters
Down
- 1John Irving's "The World According to ___" crossword clue4 letters
- 2Número that's half of dieciséis crossword clue4 letters
- 3Anatomical ring crossword clue4 letters
- 4Dessert with rings on top, literally crossword clue13 letters
- 5Features of leftovers, at times crossword clue5 letters
- 6Dessert in a boat, literally crossword clue9 letters
- 7Found darling crossword clue6 letters
- 8Jimmy known for shoes crossword clue4 letters
- 9"___ Gabler" (Ibsen play) crossword clue5 letters
- 10Opposite of virtually, to texters crossword clue3 letters
- 11Ball bearer crossword clue3 letters
- 12[That looks so delicious!] crossword clue5 letters
- 13"Wheel of Fortune" purchase crossword clue5 letters
- 14Big name in surround sound crossword clue5 letters
- 20Dessert with a streusel-like topping, literally crossword clue13 letters
- 25Drinks with or without pulp, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 27Peaked crossword clue3 letters
- 28Cold-weather coat crossword clue5 letters
- 29Follower of "Gossip" or "Gone" crossword clue4 letters
- 30Potatoes, in some Asian cuisines crossword clue4 letters
- 31Pole, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
- 33Music producer Brian crossword clue3 letters
- 36"Intelligence is the ability to ___ to change": Stephen Hawking crossword clue5 letters
- 38Triangular dessert, literally crossword clue9 letters
- 39Early Ron Howard TV role crossword clue4 letters
- 40Small squabble crossword clue4 letters
- 41Comments crossword clue4 letters
- 44Aromatic bit of attire crossword clue3 letters
- 47Some text beneath a headshot, in brief crossword clue3 letters
- 49Fish that may return to the ocean to spawn crossword clue3 letters
- 52Flashing light crossword clue6 letters
- 54Accessory on "Downton Abbey" or "Bridgerton" crossword clue5 letters
- 55So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear crossword clue5 letters
- 56Cereal box abbr. crossword clue5 letters
- 57Sounds of laughter crossword clue5 letters
- 59Pose for which you must plant your body on the mat? crossword clue5 letters
- 62Working hard crossword clue4 letters
- 64Lipstick unit crossword clue4 letters
- 65It's a lot! crossword clue4 letters
- 66Damage caused by a mole, maybe crossword clue4 letters
- 68Syllables of hesitation crossword clue3 letters
- 69"Norma ___" crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Cease-fire”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with T and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Cease-fire” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 70 Across. It has appeared 5 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Cease-fire” crossword clue?
The answer is TRUCE (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.