Crossword answer
IWISH
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 22, 2026
Letter pattern
IWISH
Clues that lead to IWISH
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
#1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")5New York TimesSep 22, 2026
Words to a genie5New York TimesJul 11, 2026
"Yeah, in my dreams!"5NYT MiniMay 20, 2026
“If only!”5Eugene ShefferMar 27, 2026
1976 top ten hit by Stevie Wonder, from the Songs in the Key of Life album5The IndependentJan 17, 2026
"How ___ you were here. We're just two lost souls..." (Pink Floyd lyrics): 2 wds.5Daily ThemedJun 24, 2024
"If only that were true": 2 wds.5Daily ThemedOct 29, 2023
About IWISH in crosswords
IWISH is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “#1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")” in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ERODEWear away
FANGSPart of a Dracula outfit
INCASAncient Andeans
AWMAN"Shucks!"
COLINMan's name
ASSETLiability's opposite
PIANOInstrument
REIGNKing's tenure
GLANDPleased to receive new organ (5)
ABODEHumble home
MELEEFree-for-all
PADREOne that might leave fingerprint on priest
PEONYSpring bloom
RAGEDHit the ceiling
Every appearance of IWISH (12)
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Sep 22, 2026
#1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?") · New York Times · 37 Across
Jul 11, 2026
Words to a genie · New York Times · 32 Across
May 20, 2026
"Yeah, in my dreams!" · NYT Mini · 3 Down
Mar 27, 2026
“If only!” · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Jan 18, 2026
"If only!" · New York Times · 81 Down
Jan 17, 2026
1976 top ten hit by Stevie Wonder, from the Songs in the Key of Life album · The Independent · 4 Down
Sep 8, 2025
“If only!” · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Jun 24, 2024
"How ___ you were here. We're just two lost souls..." (Pink Floyd lyrics): 2 wds. · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Apr 13, 2024
1976 top ten hit by Stevie Wonder, from the Songs in the Key of Life album · The Independent · 41 Across
Nov 30, 2023
“If only!” · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Oct 29, 2023
"If only that were true": 2 wds. · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Jan 6, 2022
"If only that were true": 2 wds. · Daily Themed · 40 Down