Crossword clue

“Ends a relationship with by suddenly cutting off communication”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GHOSTS

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ends a relationship with by suddenly cutting off communication” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ends a relationship with by suddenly cutting off communication” clue?+

The answer is GHOSTS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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