What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Regards highly" from July 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Regards highly”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ESTEEMS

Letters7

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 8, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Regards highly” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E 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 “Regards highly” clue?+

The answer is ESTEEMS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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