What is the answer to "Like very serious circumstances"?

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

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.

Like very serious circumstances Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Like very serious circumstances? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the September 10, 2025 New Yorker crossword. Get the solution here.

Like very serious circumstances Crossword Answer

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Like very serious circumstances Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Like very serious circumstances" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Like very serious circumstances" crossword clue is DIRE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Like very serious circumstances" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on September 10, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.