“Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor” crossword clue
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•••••••••BADAPPLES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BADAPPLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 14, 2026, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 14, 2026 grid1DCampsite crasher in the Rockies4 ltrs›2DGradually blends with9 ltrs›3DChilled coffee drink6 ltrs›4DLongtime NASCAR sponsor3 ltrs›5DSpecial request for a flight meal5 ltrs›6DSinger with the best-selling album "21"5 ltrs›7DAncient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea6 ltrs›12DJimmy Fallon's network3 ltrs›16DUnderappreciated worker, say4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 14, 20261AClosest bud3 ltrs›4APut-up job4 ltrs›8ADestination for some sci-fi travelers4 ltrs›12A___ and dear4 ltrs›13AMagician's "Look at what I just did!"4 ltrs›14ASupportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights4 ltrs›17AMerest little chirp4 ltrs›18AFolded French pancake5 ltrs›
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