Crossword clue

“Provide proactive help, in a way”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
RUNINTERFERENCE
Letters15
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 5, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Provide proactive help, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with R and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Provide proactive help, in a way” clue?+

The answer is RUNINTERFERENCE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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