"That's the way the cookie ___," idiom that means an unpleasant situation must be accepted as it is Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRUMBLES "That's the way the cookie ___," idiom that means an unpleasant situation must be accepted as it is (8)
51% LIE Be situated (3) Puzzler Backwords May 19, 2026
51% NASTILY In a mean-spirited way (7) New York Times Midi Apr 19, 2026
48% HASTO Must (5) The Atlantic May 31, 2026
48% ARC Endlessly mischievous way in which a situation develops (3) The Times Quick Cryptic May 30, 2026
48% THROWDOWNTHEGAUNTLET Idiom originating from medieval times meaning to issue a challenge (20) The Times Specialist Sunday May 24, 2026
48% OREO Cookie in cookies 'n cream (4) New York Times Mini May 24, 2026
48% HELLISH Profoundly unpleasant (7) The Times Concise May 22, 2026
48% NEEDTO Must (6) USA Today May 15, 2026
48% ODOR Unpleasant smell (4) USA Today May 15, 2026
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