What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pined for an ex-boyfriend?" from May 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pined for an ex-boyfriend?”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

MISSEDABEAU

Letters11

Starts withM

Ends withU

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 24, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pined for an ex-boyfriend?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 24, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with U, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pined for an ex-boyfriend?” clue?+

The answer is MISSEDABEAU (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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