It's the end of the world
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue It's the end of the world from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 10-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
It's the end of the world (10)
Answer
The answer to It's the end of the world is Armageddon (10 letters).
In the NYT "Roundabouts" Sunday puzzle (March 29, 2026), theme answers bend through circled cells. This entry's cells read NODDE, but the real answer is ARMAGEDDON — the apocalyptic final battle in the Book of Revelation. The path turns 90° around a "roundabout" cell.
Why does Armageddon fit this clue?
The puzzle editor notes that this entry bends through circled cells in a 'Roundabouts' grid, where the answer path turns 90 degrees at a pivot cell, so the letters read in a non-straight line rather than a simple across or down run. That physical turn is why the visible cell sequence shows NODDE instead of the full ARMAGEDDON. The clue 'It's the end of the world' is a direct definition pointing to ARMAGEDDON, the site of the apocalyptic final battle described in the Book of Revelation. In Christian eschatology, Armageddon names both the battlefield and the catastrophic event itself, making it the ultimate symbol of world-ending conflict. The phrase 'end of the world' maps perfectly onto that meaning, and the roundabout path through the grid is what hides the full ten-letter answer inside the bent sequence of cells.
What does It's the end of the world mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
end
noun
•the final part or conclusion of something
•the last letter of a word
world
noun
•the earth and all its inhabitants
•a particular sphere of activity or experience
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 75-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Armageddon mean?
noun
•The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.
•Any great and crucial conflict.
Origin of the word Armageddon
•origin: Hebrew 'Har Megiddo' (Mount Megiddo)
•period: Biblical period
The word refers to the ancient fortified city of Megiddo in Israel, which was the site of numerous historical battles and thus became a symbol for the final battle between good and evil in Christian eschatology.
How to use Armageddon in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Armageddon.
•“Many religious scholars believe that Armageddon will mark the final battle between good and evil at the end of times.”
•“The environmental activists warned that climate change could lead to an ecological Armageddon if immediate action isn't taken.”
•“The stock market crash felt like financial Armageddon to investors who lost their life savings overnight.”
What are other crossword clues for Armageddon?
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about It's the end of the world
- What is the answer to It's the end of the world?
- The answer is Armageddon (10 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to It's the end of the world have?
- The answer has 10 letters: Armageddon.
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