“Wind up in ruin” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••COMETOABADEND
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COMETOABADEND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wind up in ruin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 30, 2025, where it runs at 30 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 30, 2025 grid5DLead-in to a puzzling question12 ltrs›11DSketches that end with "Live from New York, it's Saturday night!"9 ltrs›12DMajor successes, so to speak8 ltrs›18DPatrolling a neighborhood9 ltrs›21D"I'd avoid that"12 ltrs›24DViola's twin brother in "Twelfth Night"9 ltrs›25D"Soooo …?"3 ltrs›26DWedding reception highlight, maybe4 ltrs›27DFashion plate, maybe5 ltrs›28DOld-fashioned TV antenna, jocularly4 ltrs›30DOn-the-go breakfast option9 ltrs›31DGiveaway4 ltrs›32D___ deal4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 30, 20251ATitle typically abbreviated to its first and last letters5 ltrs›6AStoried stargazers4 ltrs›10AAnother name for ESPN8, with "the"4 ltrs›14A___ Perry, award-winning author of 2022's "South to America"5 ltrs›15A___ the Holy, canonized Norwegian king4 ltrs›16AWay out, say4 ltrs›17ALittle dippers?10 ltrs›19ATargets for bark beetles4 ltrs›
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