Excessive, as criticism or punishment NYT Mini Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Excessive, as criticism or punishment” crossword clue is UNDUE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on September 17, 2026.

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THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS

UNDUE: exceeding what is appropriate or normal.

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Best answers for “Excessive, as criticism or punishment”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1UNDUE5Excessive, as criticism or punishment
2HASTE5Excessive hurry similar clue
3MANIA5Excessive enthusiasm similar clue
4PENAL5Punishment-related similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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New York Times MiniSeptember 17, 2026UNDUE2 Down

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What is the 5-letter answer to the Excessive, as criticism or punishment crossword clue?

UNDUE is the 5-letter answer to the “Excessive, as criticism or punishment” crossword clue.

When was the Excessive, as criticism or punishment crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Mini of September 17, 2026. We have seen it once.

What are other possible answers to the Excessive, as criticism or punishment crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with HASTE (“Excessive hurry”), MANIA (“Excessive enthusiasm”), PENAL (“Punishment-related”).