Crossword clue
“Tightfisted sort”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MISERLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tightfisted sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 26, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
1AHectic time for JFK4 letters5ABar of note?4 letters9ATexter's "Hang on a sec"3 letters14ATook an Uber, say4 letters15ATop banana4 letters16ABiggest restaurant size that nevertheless is often topped?15 letters19ALogic gate that is only on when neither input is3 letters20ALike many films in teaser trailers11 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tightfisted sort” clue?+
The answer is MISER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 26, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 26, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.