What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""True, unfortunately"" from October 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“"True, unfortunately"”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

AFRAIDSO

Letters8

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 9, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"True, unfortunately"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"True, unfortunately"” clue?+

The answer is AFRAIDSO (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2025.

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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