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“Severity” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 21, 202622 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••RIGOR
5 letters · 22 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIGOR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Severity”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 21, 2026, where it runs at 22 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

Jul 21, 2026 grid
1DHard work5 ltrs›2DMorissette with the 1996 hit "Ironic"6 ltrs›3DCorner store6 ltrs›4DFall, e.g.6 ltrs›18DAviary inhabitant4 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••••RIGOR5 ltrs
••••••RIGOUR6 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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