This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
W _ _
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WRY as a word: Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic; Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
WRY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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