“Persistent” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHRONIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Persistent”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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 June 12, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jun 12, 2026 grid5AExhibiting a green face, stereotypically7 ltrs›13AAmbassador's aide7 ltrs›14AInheritance source, for good or ill14 ltrs›18AFarm grazer3 ltrs›22A___ asada5 ltrs›28ASome fragrant gifts4 ltrs›32AWeight6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••••CHRONICJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••••CHRONICBack to the full Jun 12, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.