What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sends frisky messages" from April 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sends frisky messages”

This clue appeared as 71-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SEXTS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sends frisky messages” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2026 as 71-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Sends frisky messages” clue?+

The answer is SEXTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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