Crossword clue
“Major consequence of a virus, perhaps”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
COMPUTERCRASHLetters13
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Major consequence of a virus, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with H, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Major consequence of a virus, perhaps” clue?+
The answer is COMPUTERCRASH (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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