What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tree "houses"" from May 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tree "houses"”

This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NESTS

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tree "houses"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tree "houses"” clue?+

The answer is NESTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 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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