Zip
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The New York Times crossword clue “Zip” answer is ELAN. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER
In the NYT Crossword
This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:
July 1 2026ELANDecember 27 2025JACKDIDDLYSQUATNovember 6 2025VIMOctober 18 2025PEPOctober 2 2025NILJuly 12 2025ELANMay 4 2025NONEMay 4 2025NILFebruary 20 2025ZEROJanuary 30 2025NIL
In the NYT Midi Crossword
This clue also appeared in the Midi on these dates:
About this clue
The clue “Zip” resolves to ELAN, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.
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