Crossword clue
“Nightmare scenario”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
DYSTOPIALetters8
Starts withD
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Nightmare scenario” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with D and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Nightmare scenario” clue?+
The answer is DYSTOPIA (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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