Crossword clue
“Despise”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 3 times
DETESTLetters6
Starts withD
Ends withT
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DETEST | 6 | 1 of 3 |
| HATE | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| ABHOR | 5 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Despise” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 1, 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 “Despise” clue?+
The answer is DETEST (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 1, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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