The clue "grounds" in the New York Times crossword puzzle commonly has several answers depending on the context, with the most recent and frequent answers being:
- REASON (6 letters): This is a primary answer used for the clue "grounds" meaning basis or justification, as seen in the NYT crossword on February 27, 2025.
- AREA (4 letters): Another common answer for "grounds," referring to a geographic region or site, last seen in the New Yorker Crossword on April 14, 2025.
- BASES, MOTIVE, RATIONALES, and REASONS are other possible longer answers linked to the same clue when interpreted as reasons or justifications.
The simple and direct answer most often used in the NYT crossword for "grounds" as of early 2025 is "REASON".