“Crucial difficulty to get through” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 25, 202553 Down4 letters
Answer
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4 letters · 53 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ISIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Crucial difficulty to get through”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 25, 2025, where it runs at 53 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.

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