“Something learned the hard way, often” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIFELESSON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something learned the hard way, often”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 11, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 11, 2025 grid9ASuisse peak4 ltrs›16AStead4 ltrs›19ASome ways off4 ltrs›23ASustainable start?3 ltrs›26AAuthor Zora ___ Hurston5 ltrs›28AUtopia … 10 … ideal …14 ltrs›36A"No harm, no foul"5 ltrs›40ASign for cheap admission3 ltrs›44ACry over spilt milk?4 ltrs›45APuff … Komodo … Smaug …14 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 11, 20251AAgainst4 ltrs›5AGreek goddess swallowed by her father and rescued by her future husband4 ltrs›13ASpoils4 ltrs›14AWork of Bellini or Bizet5 ltrs›17ASEAL … SWAT … B …10 ltrs›20APlane divider5 ltrs›21AEnglish town known for its salt5 ltrs›24AContraction that's a homophone of 20-Across3 ltrs›
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