What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sought comfort from, say" from July 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sought comfort from, say”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RANTO

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sought comfort from, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sought comfort from, say” clue?+

The answer is RANTO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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