“"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": "Measure for Measure"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": "Measure for Measure"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 13, 2025, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.