What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Design problem" from September 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Design problem”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FLAW

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 24, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Design problem” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Design problem” clue?+

The answer is FLAW (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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