What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Becomes tiresome" from February 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Becomes tiresome”

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

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WEARS

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Becomes tiresome” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 5, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Becomes tiresome” clue?+

The answer is WEARS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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