Crossword clue

“"Into each life some ___ must fall": Longfellow”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RAIN

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"Into each life some ___ must fall": Longfellow” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Into each life some ___ must fall": Longfellow” clue?+

The answer is RAIN (4 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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