Crossword clue

“Performed poorly”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
STANK
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Performed poorly” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 17, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Performed poorly” clue?+

The answer is STANK (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 17, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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