NYT Crossword · 51 Across
“Obtain” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, December 13, 2025 as 51 Across. 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 · Saturday, December 13, 2025 · 51 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 13, 2025 · 51 Across · 6 letters
- Aug 7, 2022 · 55 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 7, 2019 · 33 Across · 3 letters
- Mar 16, 2015 · 2 Down · 7 letters
- Jan 3, 2008 · 15 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 14, 2004 · 42 Down · 6 letters
- Feb 27, 1996 · 61 Across · 3 letters
- Jun 25, 1995 · 39 Across · 4 letters
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Across
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Down
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- 2Wiz end? crossword clue3 letters
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- 37Present crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Obtain”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Obtain” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 51 Across. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Obtain” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SECURE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.