This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (10 Down), the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (54 Across), the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, June 9, 2026, 10 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
ILL as a word: Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel; Unpropitious, unkind, faulty, not up to reasonable standard.
ILL has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
NYT Crossword, May 13, 2026, 54 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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NYT Crossword, December 22, 2025, 16 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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