Crossword clue

“Like a situation with only bad outcomes”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NOWIN
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withN
Vowels2

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The clue “Like a situation with only bad outcomes” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 9, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with N.

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What is the answer to the “Like a situation with only bad outcomes” clue?+

The answer is NOWIN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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