Crossword clue

“Spoils”

This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
RUINS
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
LOOT44 of 6
RUINS51 of 6
TAINTS61 of 6

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Spoils” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spoils” clue?+

The answer is RUINS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 17, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 17, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.