NYT Mini Crossword · 1 Down
“Sheer torment” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Monday, March 23, 2026 as 1 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Mini · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 1 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Mar 23, 2026 · 1 Down · 5 letters
- Nov 23, 2025 · 7 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Sheer torment”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with A and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Sheer torment” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Sheer torment” crossword clue?
The answer is AGONY (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.