NYT Crossword

"Too bad!" NYT Crossword Clue

25D | 10 letters

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WHATASHAME

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Why This Answer Fits

WHATASHAME is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Too bad!". 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 25D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: WHATASHAME in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • WHATASHAME has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 25D.

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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 10-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Too bad!", 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 10-letter slot.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 25D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 25D
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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