What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Composite numbers?" from May 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Composite numbers?”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MASHUPS

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 2, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Composite numbers?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Composite numbers?” clue?+

The answer is MASHUPS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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