Doubtful NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Doubtful” crossword clue is IFFY (4 letters); other puzzles used UNLIKELY. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and Universal and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on October 21, 2025.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS

IFFY: full of uncertainty.

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Best answers for “Doubtful”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1IFFY4Doubtful
2UNLIKELY8Doubtful

Seen in

CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesSeptember 30, 2026UNLIKELY35 Down
UniversalOctober 21, 2025IFFY40 Down
New York Times MiniJuly 15, 2025IFFY1 Across

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Questions about the Doubtful Crossword Clue

What is the 4-letter answer to the Doubtful crossword clue?

IFFY is the 4-letter answer to the “Doubtful” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Doubtful crossword clue last used?

In the Universal of October 21, 2025. We have seen it 3 times.

What are other possible answers to the Doubtful crossword clue?

Other puzzles used UNLIKELY for this clue.