Crossword clue

“Silly sorts”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GEESE
Letters5
Starts withG
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Silly sorts” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Silly sorts” clue?+

The answer is GEESE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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