Missing unexpectedly NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: MAY 30, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Missing unexpectedly"?

The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Missing unexpectedly" is AWOL.

Q2.

Why is "AWOL" the answer to the clue "Missing unexpectedly"?

The clue 'Missing unexpectedly' refers to someone who is absent without official leave, often used in a military context. 'AWOL' stands for 'Absent Without Leave,' describing someone who is unexpectedly not where they are supposed to be.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Missing unexpectedly" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on May 30, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "AWOL" mean in this context?

AWOL means absent without official leave, typically used to describe someone who is unexpectedly missing from their post.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Gone badly?, Target of a search party, Case for military police, Nowhere to be found, for short, Ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen's status, repeatedly, in "Catch-22"

The 4-letter answer to “Missing unexpectedly” in the NYT Crossword May 30 2026 is AWOL.

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