What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ and ruin" from June 10, 2025?

Crossword clue

“___ and ruin”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WRACK

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ and ruin” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 10, 2025 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ and ruin” clue?+

The answer is WRACK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 10, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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