Crossword clue
“Question exclaimed after misfortune”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WHYMELetters5
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Question exclaimed after misfortune” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with E, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Question exclaimed after misfortune” clue?+
The answer is WHYME (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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