Crossword clue

“Bad lighting?”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARSON
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
Apr 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bad lighting?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bad lighting?” clue?+

The answer is ARSON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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