Crossword clue

“Beset by impossible circumstances”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
INEXTREMIS
Letters10
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 22, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Beset by impossible circumstances” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Beset by impossible circumstances” clue?+

The answer is INEXTREMIS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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