“Woes” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ILLS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Woes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 26, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 November 26, 2025.
Crossing entries
Nov 26, 2025 grid10D"There's a traitor in our ___!"5 ltrs›11DVeteran8 ltrs›12DAdvisory in a school zone3 ltrs›13DID with two hyphens3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 28, 2026NYT Crossword95 Down••••ILLSNov 26, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••ILLSBack to the full Nov 26, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.