Crossword clue

“Ignominious outcome”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
EPICDEFEAT
Letters10
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ignominious outcome” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ignominious outcome” clue?+

The answer is EPICDEFEAT (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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