“Social blunder” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••GAFFE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GAFFE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Social blunder”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 86 Down 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
Feb 8, 2026 grid85AIt typically has a string attached6 ltrs›91A"Things Fall ___" (Chinua Achebe novel)5 ltrs›96AMargaret Atwood novel with a love triangle involving a paleontologist13 ltrs›103AVexillologist's subject5 ltrs›106ABud of baseball5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›23AScrunchie, e.g.14 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›
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