Crossword clue
“Black mark on a credit report, in brief”
This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
REPOLetters4
Starts withR
Ends withO
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Black mark on a credit report, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Black mark on a credit report, in brief” clue?+
The answer is REPO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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