Crossword clue
“Pharyngeal woe”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
STREPLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pharyngeal woe” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pharyngeal woe” clue?+
The answer is STREP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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