What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Acorn growers" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Acorn growers”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OAKS

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Acorn growers” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Acorn growers” clue?+

The answer is OAKS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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