“Major annoyance” crossword clue
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•••••••••ROYALPAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROYALPAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Major annoyance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 24, 2026, where it runs at 14 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 24, 2026 grid14ANoted surname in punk rock6 ltrs›17AWhat might get filled up around dinnertime4 ltrs›23ASourdough starter component5 ltrs›27ABasic logic gate3 ltrs›32ADisplay option, in brief3 ltrs›35AAttribution word3 ltrs›38ASinger who had us at "Hello"?5 ltrs›43A"Following that ..."4 ltrs›47AOvid's "our"6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 24, 20261ADoves9 ltrs›10AThe practice of growing plants without soil11 ltrs›12ADive13 ltrs›15AAdd to a chorus of criticism6 ltrs›18ASpeak recklessly, with "off"5 ltrs›22ATip of Baja?4 ltrs›25ABunk3 ltrs›26ATree that can clone itself5 ltrs›
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