Gets down on one's knees, say
Archive answer — October 17, 2026
25 Across
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“BEGS” is the published 4-letter fill for 25 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 4. City where trap music started: abbr.
Answer: ATL
- 7. "Super Graphic Ultra Modern ___"
Answer: GIRL
- 8. One might be long
Answer: SHOT
- 10. "I'll do it for you"
Answer: LETME
- 11. People building apps, for short
Answer: DEVS
- 12. ___ Murders in the Building
Answer: ONLY
- 13. Peninsula divided into two countries
Answer: KOREA
- 14. Ctrl and SOS artist
Answer: SZA
- 15. They're known for their intelligence?
Answer: SPIES
- 16. Apt rhyme for cache
Answer: STASH
- 18. "Oh my God—I just stubbed my toe!" sound
Answer: YOW
- 20. This puzzle doesn't have one
Answer: THEME
- 21. Cup alternative
Answer: CONE
- 22. The Batman actor Paul
Answer: DANO
- 23. Moulin ___ ("Elephant Love Medley" movie)
Answer: ROUGE
- 24. Butter-toffee-and-chocolate candy
Answer: SKOR
- 25. Gets down on one's knees, say
Answer: BEGS
- 27. Oath for someone joining the union?
Answer: IDO
Down
- 1. "You really should have done that already"
Answer: BITLATENOW
- 2. BTS's fan group
Answer: ARMY
- 3. Sound from a fan
Answer: OLE
- 4. "Samesies"
Answer: ASDOI
- 5. Comment after you tuck in someone's tag, maybe
Answer: THEREYOUGO
- 6. Jams known for their sweetness?
Answer: LOVESONGS
- 10. Half of L.A.?
Answer: LOS
- 13. Letters on many European road signs
Answer: KPH
- 15. U-turn from NNW
Answer: SSE
- 19. Word for post-midnight hours
Answer: WEE
- 20. Successes for Fernando Mendoza: abbr.
Answer: TDS
- 21. Like some adult rec leagues
Answer: COED
- 23. Softball stat
Answer: RBI
The answer to “Gets down on one's knees, say” in the The Atlantic Crossword is BEGS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 17, 2026 at 25-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Gets down on one's knees, say” answer
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Why does BEGS fit?
BEGS is the published 4-letter answer at 25-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Gets down on one's knees, say” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Gets down on one's knees, say”?
The answer is BEGS.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: BEGS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for October 17, 2026 at 25-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for October 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.