Engages in a dispiriting online activity … or what happens in this puzzle’s shaded squares? NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: NOV 25, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 11-letter answer for "Engages in a dispiriting online activity … or what happens in this puzzle's shaded squares?" is DOOMSCROLLS.

The clue refers to the act of continuously scrolling through bad news or negative content online, which is known as 'doomscrolling.' The phrase 'or what happens in this puzzle's shaded squares?' suggests that the shaded squares in the puzzle might spell out something related to this activity, linking the physical act of scrolling with the metaphorical 'doom.'

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 25, 2025.

Doomscrolls: To continuously scroll through negative or distressing news on a digital device.

The answer to “Engages in a dispiriting online activity … or what happens in this puzzle’s shaded squares?” in the New York Times puzzle November 25 2025 is DOOMSCROLLS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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