NYT Crossword · 21 Across
“Elated” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, September 5, 2025 as 21 Across. The answer has 4 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 · Friday, September 5, 2025 · 21 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Sep 5, 2025 · 21 Across · 4 letters
- Oct 9, 2020 · 8 Down · 15 letters
- Feb 14, 2019 · 56 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 4, 2016 · 45 Across · 12 letters
- Jul 25, 2014 · 24 Down · 11 letters
- Aug 12, 2013 · 20 Across · 13 letters
- Feb 24, 2008 · 58 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 27, 2006 · 17 Across · 15 letters
- May 18, 2004 · 36 Down · 8 letters
- Jan 30, 2003 · 56 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 31, 2000 · 14 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 10, 1998 · 56 Across · 11 letters
- Sep 7, 1997 · 100 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 2, 1997 · 21 Across · 11 letters
- Sep 2, 1997 · 26 Across · 12 letters
- Sep 2, 1997 · 43 Across · 12 letters
- Sep 2, 1997 · 50 Across · 11 letters
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More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Friday, September 5, 2025.
Across
- 1One who tries to make a good impression crossword clue7 letters
- 8Go with crossword clue6 letters
- 14It has its X's and O's crossword clue8 letters
- 15Manscapes, perhaps crossword clue6 letters
- 16Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly crossword clue8 letters
- 17Destroyed emotionally crossword clue6 letters
- 18Greg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City" crossword clue4 letters
- 19Ones who might be looking toward careers at museums crossword clue9 letters
- 22Goal of a squeeze bunt, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 23:( crossword clue5 letters
- 25Pro whose work might be shocking crossword clue3 letters
- 28Alley ___ crossword clue3 letters
- 30Sched. placeholder crossword clue3 letters
- 31Small semiaquatic mammal with 22 tentacles on its snout crossword clue13 letters
- 35Condiment at an Asian fusion restaurant crossword clue13 letters
- 36Ground-breaking invention? crossword clue13 letters
- 37Big N.Y.S.E. news crossword clue3 letters
- 38Formal duds crossword clue3 letters
- 39Kyrgyz city on the ancient Silk Road crossword clue3 letters
- 40What the "sans" refers to in Comic Sans crossword clue5 letters
- 43Bang into crossword clue3 letters
- 45Musical lead-in to beat crossword clue4 letters
- 49"OK, don't accept my apology then!" crossword clue9 letters
- 52Bird that can build tools and remember human faces crossword clue4 letters
- 53Not family-friendly, in a way crossword clue6 letters
- 54Logical inconsistency in a story crossword clue8 letters
- 56Game with a 32-card deck crossword clue6 letters
- 57Refreshers that can be served with green wedges crossword clue8 letters
- 58Present crossword clue6 letters
- 59Gently presses, as a gas pedal crossword clue7 letters
Down
- 1Skirt crossword clue5 letters
- 2Water brand whose logo shows the Alps crossword clue5 letters
- 3Colorful fish with iridescent stripes crossword clue9 letters
- 4Need for a demo, maybe crossword clue3 letters
- 5Really small amount crossword clue4 letters
- 6Belle ___, real-life 19th-century outlaw celebrated in film and TV crossword clue5 letters
- 7Paragon crossword clue15 letters
- 8"___ bien!" ("All right!," in Spanish) crossword clue4 letters
- 9Sliding screen in a Japanese tearoom crossword clue5 letters
- 10Bounce crossword clue5 letters
- 11Excess of inventory crossword clue9 letters
- 12Like canvas grocery bags crossword clue8 letters
- 13Cookbook qty. crossword clue3 letters
- 14Does some stretching? crossword clue4 letters
- 20Constriction of the pupils crossword clue6 letters
- 24Daniel ___ Kim of "Hawaii Five-0" crossword clue3 letters
- 26Seriously harm crossword clue4 letters
- 27"Come on, just once!" crossword clue5 letters
- 29Topping dolloped on fresh Italian tomatoes, maybe crossword clue5 letters
- 31Misses watching a bullfight? crossword clue9 letters
- 32Word with human or second crossword clue6 letters
- 33Spot for a speaker crossword clue4 letters
- 34Young 31-Down crossword clue9 letters
- 35Bold choice, perhaps? crossword clue8 letters
- 36Lead-in to integration crossword clue3 letters
- 41Not going anywhere crossword clue5 letters
- 42Provided with, as anonymous tips crossword clue5 letters
- 44Obama family member with credits as a TV writer crossword clue5 letters
- 46Noted ring bearer crossword clue5 letters
- 47Slugger Scott with eight Gold Gloves crossword clue5 letters
- 48Has an unsettled Venmo request, say crossword clue4 letters
- 50Cold one crossword clue4 letters
- 51Monks' honorifics crossword clue4 letters
- 53Jewish honorific crossword clue3 letters
- 55Bit of concert merch crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Elated”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Elated” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 21 Across. It has appeared 17 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Elated” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SENT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.