Crossword clue
“Flubs”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SLIPSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SLIPS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| ERRS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Flubs” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Flubs” clue?+
The answer is SLIPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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