What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rorschach patterns" from May 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rorschach patterns”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BLOTS

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Rorschach patterns” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B 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 “Rorschach patterns” clue?+

The answer is BLOTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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