Crossword clue
“"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
SINLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 14, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.” clue?+
The answer is SIN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 14, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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