This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
UPSETS as a word: (of a person, predicative only) Angry, distressed, or unhappy; (of a stomach or gastrointestinal tract) Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit.
UPSETS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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