Crossword answer
COOKS
5 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, April 12, 2026
Letter pattern
COOKS
Clues that lead to COOKS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Manipulates dishonestly5New York TimesApr 12, 2026
They put things on the back burner5New York TimesFeb 2, 2025
About COOKS in crosswords
COOKS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Manipulates dishonestly” in the New York Times crossword on April 12, 2026.
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Every appearance of COOKS (2)
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Apr 12, 2026
Manipulates dishonestly · New York Times · 40 Down
Feb 2, 2025
They put things on the back burner · New York Times · 59 Across