“Fragment” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 21, 20259 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••SHARD
5 letters · 9 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHARD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fragment”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2025, where it runs at 9 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 21, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 21, 2025 grid

Every appearance

2 puzzles

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••••SHARD5 ltrs
••••••SLIVER6 ltrs
•••••SCRAP5 ltrs
••••••••PARTICLE8 ltrs
•••••SHRED5 ltrs

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

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