“Hopeless from the start, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hopeless from the start, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.