“Grouch” crossword clue
Answer
C
R
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B
••••CRAB
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRAB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Grouch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 2, 2025, where it runs at 10 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 2, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 2, 2025 grid10DSci-fi remakes?6 ltrs›11DIt may have pluses and minuses10 ltrs›12DLincoln Center's former ___ Fisher Hall5 ltrs›13DContainers at airport security4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 8, 2025NYT Crossword9 Down••••CRABMay 2, 2025NYT Crossword10 Across••••CRABOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••CRAB4 ltrs
•••••GRUMP5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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