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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Distressing encounter last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCRAPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCRAPE Distressing encounter | (6) | New York Times | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 3% | FRETFUL Distressed | (7) | USA Today | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | FLARE Distress signal | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | SOS Distress letters | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | HOOKUPS Casual romantic encounters, in American slang | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 17, 2026 |
| 3% | DATIVE Four interrupting romantic encounter, in case (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 3% | CLASH Hostile encounter | (5) | Commuter | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 3% | WRENCH Distress at leaving a person or place (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 3% | MEET Encounter | (4) | Universal | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 3% | HELP Distress call | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 11, 2026 |
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