NYT Crossword · 41 Down
“Made up” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, December 26, 2025 as 41 Down. The answer has 6 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 · Friday, December 26, 2025 · 41 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 26, 2025 · 41 Down · 6 letters
- Aug 3, 2023 · 40 Across · 6 letters
- May 20, 2018 · 69 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 16, 2014 · 32 Down · 6 letters
- Feb 24, 2013 · 12 Across · 6 letters
- Sep 5, 2010 · 43 Down · 7 letters
- Mar 10, 2007 · 20 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 11, 1999 · 72 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 6, 1996 · 85 Down · 6 letters
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Across
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- 9Cuts short crossword clue6 letters
- 15Typical sight in a bank robbery cartoon crossword clue8 letters
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Down
- 1How a supervillain might brag crossword clue6 letters
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- 8Competition that combines speed with balance crossword clue15 letters
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- 13Mr. or Ms. Right crossword clue8 letters
- 14Baby sitter? crossword clue8 letters
- 21Half of a classic rum cocktail's name crossword clue3 letters
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- 27Stick by a fireplace crossword clue5 letters
- 28Mantra crossword clue5 letters
- 29Nearby things crossword clue5 letters
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- 31Area on which to eat or play cards crossword clue8 letters
- 32"You can absolutely count on me" crossword clue8 letters
- 33Figure in sci-fi's "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman," e.g. crossword clue8 letters
- 34Great illustrations crossword clue8 letters
- 38Connected crossword clue3 letters
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- 40Worth considering crossword clue6 letters
- 43Nation dubbed the "cradle of mankind" crossword clue5 letters
- 44"Understood?" crossword clue5 letters
- 46Big break crossword clue4 letters
- 47Stack (up) crossword clue4 letters
- 49Casting need crossword clue3 letters
- 51Short diner order crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Made up”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with A and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Made up” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 41 Down. It has appeared 9 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Made up” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ATONED. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.