Pharyngeal woe Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Pharyngeal woe” from the New York Times crossword of May 16, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 16, 2026
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STREP is the answer to “Pharyngeal woe”. It means any of various spherical or oval bacteria.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Any of various spherical or oval bacteria.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TPRSE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Throat affliction”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Pharyngeal woe”?
STREP, 5 letters: any of various spherical or oval bacteria.
When was “Pharyngeal woe” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.