What is the answer to "“That’s a ___” (“How awful”)"?

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

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SHAME has 5 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.

“That’s a ___” (“How awful”) Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue “That’s a ___” (“How awful”) appeared in New Yorker on July 30, 2025. Our 5-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

“That’s a ___” (“How awful”) Crossword Answer

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“That’s a ___” (“How awful”) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "“That’s a ___” (“How awful”)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "“That’s a ___” (“How awful”)" crossword clue is SHAME. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "“That’s a ___” (“How awful”)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on July 30, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SHAME?

The word SHAME means: a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "“That’s a ___” (“How awful”)".