Crossword clue
“What those close to failure are said to be on”
This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
RAGGEDEDGELetters10
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What those close to failure are said to be on” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What those close to failure are said to be on” clue?+
The answer is RAGGEDEDGE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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