“Pathetic” crossword clue
Answer
S
A
D
•••SAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pathetic”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 14, 2026, where it runs at 67 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 14, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 14, 2026 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 13, 2026NYT Crossword20 Across•••SADJan 14, 2026NYT Crossword67 Across•••SADOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••SAD3 ltrs
•••••••PITEOUS7 ltrs
•••••••PITIFUL7 ltrs
••••••••PITIABLE8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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