“Brooding sort” crossword clue
Answer
H
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•••HEN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brooding sort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 12, 2026 grid1AWords ___ Friends4 ltrs›18AActress ___ Grace Moretz5 ltrs›22AHOT woman worth fighting for?11 ltrs›
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