Troubling flaw initially ignored

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

AILING means troubling or causing difficulty. It is FAILING, meaning troubling, with the initial F of ‘flaw’ ignored.

Clue type:
Word form
A person appearing unwell and troubled

Times Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Stuff of great importance
  2. 5Member of Muslim Brotherhood
  3. 8Appropriate executive having the necessary power?
  4. 9Attendant giving away heroin for addict
  5. 11Moderate effects of law on sales position
  6. 14A & E possibly read out formal statement
  7. 15Drug Enforcement Administration meeting Conservative minister
  8. 17Record wrong email and right denial
  9. 20Crowd received news on the radio
  10. 21People keeping books as system for recording information
  11. 22US writer last to perform his work
  12. 23Obscene broadcast enticed men, but not me

Down

  1. 1Millions question cover of The Face
  2. 2Cut surface of top lip
  3. 3Sailor in New Orleans beginning to enjoy fair
  4. 4Troubling flaw initially ignored
  5. 6Position supporting popular case
  6. 7Save one high note for male singer
  7. 10Corrupt, heartless duke upset teenager
  8. 12Tough ocean-going vessel in distress
  9. 13Protect company name and start to rally
  10. 16Refuse to acknowledge drink controls lives
  11. 18Mention something worth seeing to audience
  12. 19Aquatic bird’s speed over water

The answer to “Troubling flaw initially ignored” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is AILING — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 4-Down. 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.

“Troubling flaw initially ignored” answer

AILING (6 letters)

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What does AILING mean?

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

(adjective)

  • in poor health

When else has “Troubling flaw initially ignored” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) → AILING. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Troubling flaw initially ignored”?

The answer is AILING, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Troubling flaw initially ignored”?

6 letters: AILING.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 4-Down.

Can “Troubling flaw initially ignored” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic 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 this day's Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 4, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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