What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rigorously demanding sort" from October 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Rigorously demanding sort”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

HARDASS

Letters7

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Rigorously demanding sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rigorously demanding sort” clue?+

The answer is HARDASS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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