Counteract negativity using lavish generosity

The answer to “Counteract negativity using lavish generosity” in the New York Times crossword is KILLWITHKINDNESS — a 16-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 22, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 37-Across. 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.

“Counteract negativity using lavish generosity” answer

KILLWITHKINDNESS (16 letters)

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Why the answer is KILLWITHKINDNESS

KILLWITHKINDNESS is the 16-letter solution that fits "Counteract negativity using lavish generosity" in the NYT Crossword crossword on May 22, 2026 (37-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Counteract negativity using lavish generosity” appeared?

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May 22, 2026 (most recent) → KILLWITHKINDNESS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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