Crossword clue
“___ luck”
This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
DUMBLetters4
Starts withD
Ends withB
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| LOTSA | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| DUMB | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___ luck” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 6, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with B.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 6, 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 “___ luck” clue?+
The answer is DUMB (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 6, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 6, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.