Pathetic NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Pathetic” crossword clue is SAD (3 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 31, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS

SAD: not happy.

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Best answers for “Pathetic”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1SAD3Pathetic
2SADEXCUSE9Pathetic example similar clue

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

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesAugust 31, 2026SAD35 Across
New York TimesJune 13, 2026SAD20 Across
New York TimesJanuary 14, 2026SAD67 Across

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What is the 3-letter answer to the Pathetic crossword clue?

SAD is the 3-letter answer to the “Pathetic” crossword clue.

When was the Pathetic crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of August 31, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.

What are other possible answers to the Pathetic crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with SADEXCUSE (“Pathetic example”).