Crossword clue

“Response to a series of complaints … that also jokingly applies to 17-, 27- and 47-Across”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SOMEBODYSCRANKY
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Response to a series of complaints … that also jokingly applies to 17-, 27- and 47-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 15, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with Y, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Response to a series of complaints … that also jokingly applies to 17-, 27- and 47-Across” clue?+

The answer is SOMEBODYSCRANKY (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for June 15, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.