Crossword clue
“Screw up”
This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
GOOFLetters4
Starts withG
Ends withF
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SNAFU | 5 | 1 of 3 |
| GOOF | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| ERR | 3 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Screw up” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 4, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with F.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 4, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Screw up” clue?+
The answer is GOOF (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 4, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 4, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.