NYT Crossword · 41 Down
“Disappointing return” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, August 21, 2005 as 41 Down. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, August 21, 2005 · 41 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Disappointing return”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with R and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Disappointing return” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 21, 2005, at 41 Down.
What is the answer to the “Disappointing return” crossword clue?
The answer is RELAPSE (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.