“Inflicts” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••WREAKS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WREAKS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Inflicts”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 21, 2026 grid20AtimiL12 ltrs›24AFish more formally known as a batomorph3 ltrs›29ACrown of jewels6 ltrs›34AGoat's cry3 ltrs›38AMove like a fox5 ltrs›42AEvade9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20261AGossiped-about duo4 ltrs›5ARiver whose southernmost source is found in Burundi4 ltrs›9AAnimal that expresses anger by spitting5 ltrs›14ACurbside call4 ltrs›15AEgg's outline4 ltrs›16ATraditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"5 ltrs›17A2000 Eminem single with lines from his "biggest fan"4 ltrs›18ASt. Benedict, for one4 ltrs›
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