“Acting like a sore loser, informally” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUTTHURT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Acting like a sore loser, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 28, 2026 grid35APast, colloquially11 ltrs›36ASymbols used to group blocks of computer code11 ltrs›37AWas on the sidelines5 ltrs›42ANot mainstream, as some music genres3 ltrs›46AAngora fabric6 ltrs›52ADid a bedtime task7 ltrs›56AMusical sample added for excitement7 ltrs›58AEntered again7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 28, 20261ASet unambitious goals6 ltrs›7AOne playing beerball, perhaps7 ltrs›14ATolkien ring bearer7 ltrs›16APrecious person7 ltrs›17APhrase you might say while pointing at a photograph7 ltrs›18AGoes against the rule?7 ltrs›19AMusical set in Alphabet City4 ltrs›20ATerm of endearment appropriated from 9-Down3 ltrs›
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