Crossword clue
“"Oh, cruel fate!"”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
POORMELetters6
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| POORME | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| ALAS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Oh, cruel fate!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “"Oh, cruel fate!"” clue?+
The answer is POORME (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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