“Spoil” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TAINT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TAINT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Spoil”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 20, 2025, where it runs at 26 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 20, 2025 grid26AK4 ltrs›32ACrux9 ltrs›35ALoose items in a purse, perhaps5 ltrs›37ARetro means of communication9 ltrs›41ATorn4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 16, 2026NYT Crossword26 Across••••••DEFILEJun 20, 2025NYT Crossword26 Down•••••TAINTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TAINT5 ltrs
••••••DEFILE6 ltrs
•••MAR3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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