“Botch” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••MISDO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MISDO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Botch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 18, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 18, 2025 grid11D"That's what she said" and others9 ltrs›12DBeyond impressive, informally9 ltrs›31DFair4 ltrs›40DGreeting from Kermit4 ltrs›43DHosts, for short3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••MISDO5 ltrs
••••••BUNGLE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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