What is the answer to "Appears to be going down the drain" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Appears to be going down the drain" is SEEMSBAD (8 letters).

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Appears to be going down the drain NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 20, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

SEEMSBAD

8 letters · Down · last seen October 20, 2026