Build up NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Build up” crossword clue is AMASS (5 letters); other puzzles used RISE. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 19, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS

AMASS: to gather.

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Best answers for “Build up”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1AMASS5Build up
2RISE4Build up
3ADDTO5Build on similar clue
4LOT3One to build on similar clue
5ERECT5Build similar clue
6ACCRUE6Build up, like interest similar clue
7ABS3What crunches build similar clue

The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

Seen in

CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesSeptember 19, 2026AMASS51 Across
New York TimesJuly 12, 2025RISE43 Across
New York TimesJuly 8, 2025AMASS44 Down

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Questions about the Build up Crossword Clue

What is the 5-letter answer to the Build up crossword clue?

AMASS is the 5-letter answer to the “Build up” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Build up crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of September 19, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.

What are other possible answers to the Build up crossword clue?

Other puzzles used RISE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ADDTO (“Build on”), LOT (“One to build on”), ERECT (“Build”).