Crossword answer

BADAPPLES

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, July 14, 2026

Letter pattern

BADAPPLES

Starts with B, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to BADAPPLES

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor9New York TimesJul 14, 2026 Spoilers that ruin a whole lot9New York TimesJan 3, 2026 Troublemakers9Eugene ShefferApr 23, 2024

About BADAPPLES in crosswords

BADAPPLES is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor” in the New York Times crossword on July 14, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of BADAPPLES (3)

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Jul 14, 2026

Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor · New York Times · 15 Across

Jan 3, 2026

Spoilers that ruin a whole lot · New York Times · 1 Across

Apr 23, 2024

Troublemakers · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down