Crossword answer
RUINS
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen New York Times, July 17, 2026
Letter pattern
RUINS
Clues that lead to RUINS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Spoils5New York TimesJul 17, 2026
Destroys5Evening StandardFeb 20, 2026
Spoils things when one runs out5Evening StandardDec 6, 2025
Remains to be seen?5New York TimesOct 4, 2025
A wrecked state5The IndependentMay 29, 2025
Archaeologist's interest5NewsdayJan 26, 2025
"Adam ___ Everything," TV show starring Adam Conover that is based on a CollegeHumor web series of the same name5Daily ThemedJan 4, 2023
Acropolis attractions5Eugene ShefferOct 16, 2020
About RUINS in crosswords
RUINS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Spoils” in the New York Times crossword on July 17, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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OUNCEUnit of weight
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SHEENFabric's luster
Every appearance of RUINS (11)
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Jul 17, 2026
Spoils · New York Times · 22 Down
Feb 20, 2026
Destroys · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Dec 6, 2025
Spoils things when one runs out · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Oct 4, 2025
Remains to be seen? · New York Times · 46 Across
May 29, 2025
A wrecked state · The Independent · 9 Across
Jan 26, 2025
Archaeologist's interest · Newsday · Across
Dec 14, 2024
A wrecked state · The Independent · 8 Across
Oct 16, 2020
Acropolis attractions · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Sep 7, 2020
Destroys · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Jun 29, 2020
Spoils things when one runs out · Evening Standard · 27 Down