“Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PERIPETEIA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 19, 2026, 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
Jun 19, 2026 grid10ACommon export, nowadays3 ltrs›16ASection of a timeline3 ltrs›18AStaff3 ltrs›20ADish often served with tartar sauce, informally10 ltrs›24AFinishes filming5 ltrs›27AMushroom named for its resemblance to a body part7 ltrs›32AOff-grid connection?3 ltrs›35A"___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)4 ltrs›37APolitical philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"11 ltrs›43ASucceed in5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 19, 20261ACut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue6 ltrs›7A___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down3 ltrs›13AField trip?11 ltrs›17AChef's complimentary bite11 ltrs›19AReacted to capturing a championship, perhaps4 ltrs›22ATerrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film5 ltrs›25AEpitome of thinness5 ltrs›29A"You've gotta be kidding me!"11 ltrs›
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