They're encountered in close encounters — Crossword Clue
Stuck on the 3–letter crossword clue “They're encountered in close encounters”? This page covers its appearance in NYT Crossword on 15th Nov 1996. You can reveal the answer at your pace — one letter at a time or the whole word in one go. We also provide helpful extras where available: an AI-generated hint, a dictionary definition, other clues that share the same answer, and a jumbled-letters view for quick anagramming.
Answer
Hints
Want a nudge without spoilers? Try revealing a hint or two, it might be just enough to get you unstuck.

Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “They're encountered in close encounters”
The answer to “They're encountered in close encounters” is ETS (3 letters).
We last saw “They're encountered in close encounters” in NYT Crossword on 15th Nov 1996.
The 3-letter answer for “They're encountered in close encounters” is ETS.
If you’re still stuck on “They're encountered in close encounters”, try checking other answer lengths or using crossing letters to narrow the solution.
Daily Game Solvers, Hints and Answers
We help you solve your favourite daily game