Sheer torment

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This clue's Monday, March 23, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Often-skipped parts of podcasts
  2. 4Netherlands city that's home to the International Court of Justice, with "The"
  3. 6Stopped sleeping
  4. 7Contents of a bear-shaped bottle
  5. 8___ Liu, gold medal-winning figure skater at the 2026 Olympics

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  1. 1Sheer torment
  2. 2"The ___ of Hazzard"
  3. 3"Catch you later!"
  4. 4Text reaction button between ":thumbs_down:" and ":double_exclamation_mark:"
  5. 5Nowhere to be found, for short

The answer to “Sheer torment” in the New York Times Mini crossword is AGONY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 23, 2026 at 1-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Sheer torment” answer

AGONY (5 letters)

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Why the answer is AGONY

AGONY is the 5-letter solution that fits "Sheer torment" in the NYT Mini crossword on March 23, 2026 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does AGONY mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of AGONY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • extreme physical or mental suffering

When else has “Sheer torment” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sheer torment”?

The answer is AGONY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sheer torment”?

5 letters: AGONY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 23, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: November 23, 2025 → AGONY.

Can “Sheer torment” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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