Home/May 15, 2025/43 Across

“Darn it!” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 15, 202543 Across4 letters
Answer
T
E
A
R
••••TEAR
4 letters · 43 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Darn it!”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 15, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 15, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 15, 2025 grid
30DCaesar wrap?4 ltrs›33DLead-in to chamber4 ltrs›34DLetter before cue3 ltrs›41DLiberal ___4 ltrs›

Every appearance

4 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 11, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across•••MANJan 10, 2026NYT Crossword24 Down••••HOLEOct 5, 2025NYT Crossword47 Across••••DANGMay 15, 2025NYT Crossword43 Across••••TEAR

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••TEAR4 ltrs
•••MAN3 ltrs
••••HOLE4 ltrs
••••DANG4 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

Back to the full May 15, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.