Crossword clue
“Females shepherded by shepherds”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
EWESLetters4
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Females shepherded by shepherds” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Females shepherded by shepherds” clue?+
The answer is EWES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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