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“Afflicts” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 29, 202523 Down4 letters
Answer
A
I
L
S
••••AILS
4 letters · 23 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AILS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Afflicts”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 29, 2025, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 29, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jun 29, 2025 grid
22AApt clue for the circled letters15 ltrs›26AThe Washington Monument, e.g.7 ltrs›29AApt clue for the circled letters19 ltrs›35AMakes amends?5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 17, 2025NYT Crossword57 Across••••AILSJun 29, 2025NYT Crossword23 Down••••AILS

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