Evaluating, as an opponent … or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Evaluating, as an opponent … or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid” from the New York Times crossword of August 13, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 13, 2026

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What is the answer to “Evaluating, as an opponent … or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid”?

SIZINGUP, 8 letters.

When was “Evaluating, as an opponent … or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of August 13, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

8 letters, starting with S.