Crossword clue
“Following the leader too closely, say”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CULTYLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Following the leader too closely, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 19, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Following the leader too closely, say” clue?+
The answer is CULTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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