“Certain Windows hard drive malfunction” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IOERROR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Certain Windows hard drive malfunction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2025, where it runs at 2 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 16, 2025 grid1A"___ Talkin' ’bout Love" (Van Halen song)4 ltrs›14ABrute4 ltrs›17AUnchangeable10 ltrs›20AHungers for6 ltrs›23AMove around the world5 ltrs›29AMardi Gras locale, informally4 ltrs›32A"Still ___" (1999 rap hit)3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 16, 20255A*Treat with kindness5 ltrs›10ANoted works of the Roman poet Horace4 ltrs›15AStatuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader’s sword5 ltrs›16AFeeling associated with skipping a party, perhaps4 ltrs›19AHorned creature in "Pan's Labyrinth"4 ltrs›21AEarly Germanic people5 ltrs›24A*Expensive3 ltrs›26ALift5 ltrs›
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