What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Dress cut" from November 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Dress cut”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ALINE

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Dress cut” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dress cut” clue?+

The answer is ALINE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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