“Misfortune” crossword clue
Answer
W
O
E
•••WOE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WOE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Misfortune”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 5, 2026, where it runs at 59 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 5, 2026 grid57AGridiron success … or, when read as two words, the conclusion to the sequence formed by the starts of 16-, 24-, 34- and 48-Across9 ltrs›63AHome with a dome5 ltrs›66ARelinquished5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
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