What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Book before Proverbs" from April 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Book before Proverbs”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PSALMS

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Book before Proverbs” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 19, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Book before Proverbs” clue?+

The answer is PSALMS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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