“Inept sorts” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCHLUMPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Inept sorts”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 17, 2026 grid60ASymbol of the American West7 ltrs›65AYellow submarine?15 ltrs›69AInfantile7 ltrs›78ASurname for a family of fictional Kansans4 ltrs›84ACologne conjunction3 ltrs›90ALove, in Lyon5 ltrs›94ABlood vessel?7 ltrs›101APizzeria in "Do the Right Thing"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 17, 20261ASnag6 ltrs›7AItalian sparkling wine4 ltrs›11AJohn ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand4 ltrs›15ACode for Queens-landers?3 ltrs›18A___ polaris6 ltrs›19AIntl. group formed in 19455 ltrs›20APurple dish eaten with a spoon8 ltrs›22ALottery commission?12 ltrs›
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