Crossword clue
“Struggle”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
STRIFELetters6
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| STRIFE | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| VIE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Struggle” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 16, 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 “Struggle” clue?+
The answer is STRIFE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for July 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.