Crossword clue
“Like the exteriors of armadillos”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCALYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Like the exteriors of armadillos” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Like the exteriors of armadillos” clue?+
The answer is SCALY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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