Crossword clue

“Books that go into intimate detail?”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SEXMANUALS
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 8, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Books that go into intimate detail?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Books that go into intimate detail?” clue?+

The answer is SEXMANUALS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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