“Carping” crossword clue
Answer
F
L
A
K
••••FLAK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FLAK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Carping”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 30, 2025, where it runs at 29 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.
Crossing entries
Jun 30, 2025 grid28ABay Area airport code3 ltrs›33A___ Alamos, N.M.3 ltrs›36AClassic Robert De Niro line in "Taxi Driver" … or a hint for 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across13 ltrs›41ANoah's ___3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••FLAK4 ltrs
••••••••CAPTIOUS8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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