“Blunder” crossword clue
Answer
E
R
R
•••ERR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Blunder”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 12, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid41A"If all ___ fails …"4 ltrs›45ASubstance that's a homophone and anagram of 51-Across3 ltrs›47ARhyming advice to a renter of VHS tapes12 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 1, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across•••••ERRORFeb 17, 2026NYT Crossword53 Down•••••ERRORJan 12, 2026NYT Crossword41 Down•••ERROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ERR3 ltrs
•••••ERROR5 ltrs
••••••BOOBOO6 ltrs
•••••GAFFE5 ltrs
••••BOOB4 ltrs
••••••SLIPUP6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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