Crossword clue
“Someone attracted to intellect over looks, say”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
SAPIOSEXUALLetters11
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Someone attracted to intellect over looks, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Someone attracted to intellect over looks, say” clue?+
The answer is SAPIOSEXUAL (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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