Crossword clue
“BAD ___ER MOVE”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
CARELESSMISTAKELetters15
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “BAD ___ER MOVE” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 7, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, 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 “BAD ___ER MOVE” clue?+
The answer is CARELESSMISTAKE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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