Crossword clue

“Become discouraged”

This clue appeared as 118-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
LOSEHEART
Letters9
Starts withL
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 6, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Become discouraged” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 6, 2025 as 118-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with L and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Become discouraged” clue?+

The answer is LOSEHEART (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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