“Ruin, as the end of a movie” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPOIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ruin, as the end of a movie”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 22, 2025, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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