Upright Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 16, 2023 · 14-Down
Appeared in 40 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and May 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 16, 2023 · 14-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
upright in position or posture; "an erect stature"; "erect flower stalks"; "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"; "a column still vertical amid the ruins"; "he sat bolt upright"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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