“Insults” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••DISSES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DISSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Insults”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 19, 2026, where it runs at 18 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
Jan 19, 2026 grid17A1972 song by Elton John10 ltrs›20AIn progress7 ltrs›23AFormal "you," in Spanish5 ltrs›26AProjects, as a shadow5 ltrs›34AComes to light6 ltrs›39ASpot for a massage3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••DISSES6 ltrs
••••••••AFFRONTS8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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