NYT Crossword · 6 Down
“Gets even with?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, May 23, 2026 as 6 Down. 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.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 6 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- May 23, 2026 · 6 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 4, 2017 · 39 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 31, 2002 · 18 Across · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Gets even with?”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with T and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Gets even with?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 6 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Gets even with?” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is TIES. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.