Crossword clue
“Hard French cheese”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
COMTELetters5
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hard French cheese” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hard French cheese” clue?+
The answer is COMTE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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