Crossword clue

“Despises”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
LOATHES
Letters7
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 19, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Despises” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Despises” clue?+

The answer is LOATHES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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