NYT Crossword

"Not good ..." NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 4 letters

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OHNO

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Why This Answer Fits

OHNO is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Not good ...". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: OHNO in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
OHNO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Not good ...", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 17A

Answer length 4

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

July 11, 2026 Daily / 17A / 4 letters

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