“Comfort in hard times” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOLACE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comfort in hard times”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 10, 2025, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.