“Red flag for a mortgage applicant” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BADCREDIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Red flag for a mortgage applicant”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 27, 2026, where it runs at 18 Across 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
May 27, 2026 grid6DDecorated with a raised design8 ltrs›7DOne with a fake account?4 ltrs›8D"The ___ Prometheus," Mary Shelley's subtitle to "Frankenstein"6 ltrs›9D"Fiddlesticks!"9 ltrs›10DLike many wines and cheeses4 ltrs›11D"Far out"3 ltrs›12D"Please, no more!"3 ltrs›13DFine just the way things are3 ltrs›19DPitch-altering clamps on guitars5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 27, 20261AHe's always hard to find5 ltrs›6AState tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota3 ltrs›9APopular pub pastime5 ltrs›14ASuperman is one, notably5 ltrs›15A"O Sole ___"3 ltrs›16ABest effort5 ltrs›17APerfect5 ltrs›20ANovember 19, 186312 ltrs›
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