Crossword clue

“Trials by fire”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ORDEALS
Letters7
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Trials by fire” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Trials by fire” clue?+

The answer is ORDEALS (7 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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