“Short negative review” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITSBAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Short negative review”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2026, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 21, 2026 grid1AGossiped-about duo4 ltrs›14ACurbside call4 ltrs›17A2000 Eminem single with lines from his "biggest fan"4 ltrs›20AtimiL12 ltrs›23A50¢ or $1: Abbr.3 ltrs›29ACrown of jewels6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 21, 20265ARiver whose southernmost source is found in Burundi4 ltrs›9AAnimal that expresses anger by spitting5 ltrs›15AEgg's outline4 ltrs›16ATraditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"5 ltrs›18ASt. Benedict, for one4 ltrs›19ACentral meeting points5 ltrs›24AFish more formally known as a batomorph3 ltrs›25ACapital of Portugal, to natives6 ltrs›
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