What is the answer to "Passed, as bad checks" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Passed, as bad checks" is KITED (5 letters).

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Passed, as bad checks NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 17, 2026 puzzle

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KITED

5 letters · Down · last seen May 17, 2026