Crossword clue

“Ended something bad for good”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
MADEACLEANBREAK
Letters15
Starts withM
Ends withK
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 17, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ended something bad for good” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with K, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ended something bad for good” clue?+

The answer is MADEACLEANBREAK (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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