This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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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.
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