“Trounce” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DESTROY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Trounce”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 24, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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 March 24, 2026.
Crossing entries
Mar 24, 2026 grid43AVery large number6 ltrs›48A"The Buffet" painter11 ltrs›51A"There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's ___.": Poor Richard's Almanack4 ltrs›55APantry problem4 ltrs›60AWhat you might punnily call 17-, 27- and 48-Across, given the paintings in their clues?15 ltrs›65AInstrument accompanying many a singalong5 ltrs›68ANot follow the path5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 17, 2026NYT Crossword56 Across••••WHUPMar 24, 2026NYT Crossword45 Down•••••••DESTROYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••DESTROY7 ltrs
••••WHUP4 ltrs
••••••THRASH6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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