Crossword clue

“Bad news for vegetation”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BLIGHT
Letters6
Starts withB
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 12, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bad news for vegetation” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bad news for vegetation” clue?+

The answer is BLIGHT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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