“Dropped the ball” crossword clue
Answer
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D
•••••ERRED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERRED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dropped the ball”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2026, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 16, 2026 grid5ADessert that wiggles5 ltrs›15ALike a loud crowd5 ltrs›17APontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars10 ltrs›20AOn the line7 ltrs›24ASpearheaded3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 16, 20261ABluffer's giveaway4 ltrs›10AObsessive captain of fiction4 ltrs›14A"___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio"4 ltrs›16ATrio minus one4 ltrs›19AMartial art with shoulder throws4 ltrs›21ABottom of a long column, say5 ltrs›23A"Capisce?"3 ltrs›25AThink pieces, for short5 ltrs›
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