Crossword clue
“Trounce”
This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 3 times
DESTROYLetters7
Starts withD
Ends withY
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| WALLOP | 6 | 1 of 3 |
| WHUP | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| DESTROY | 7 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Trounce” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 24, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 24, 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 “Trounce” clue?+
The answer is DESTROY (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 24, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 24, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.