Crossword clue

“Gullible sort”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
RUBE
Letters4
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
RUBE41 of 3
SAP31 of 3
NAIF41 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “Gullible sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Gullible sort” clue?+

The answer is RUBE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 28, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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