What is the answer to "Certain Windows hard drive malfunction"?

The most common answer is IOERROR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer IOERROR has 7 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Certain Windows hard drive malfunction Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Certain Windows hard drive malfunction? The answer is 7 letters and was featured in the October 16, 2025 NYT crossword. Get the solution here.

Certain Windows hard drive malfunction Crossword Answer

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Certain Windows hard drive malfunction Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 7-letter answer to "Certain Windows hard drive malfunction" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Certain Windows hard drive malfunction" crossword clue is IOERROR. This answer contains 7 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Certain Windows hard drive malfunction" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on October 16, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.