Crossword clue

“"Fiddlesticks!"”

This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 6 times
DRAT
Letters4
Starts withD
Ends withT
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
DRAT42 of 6
DARNITALL91 of 6
BAH31 of 6
SHOOT51 of 6
NUTS41 of 6

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About this clue

The clue “"Fiddlesticks!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Fiddlesticks!"” clue?+

The answer is DRAT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 16, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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