“Innocent sort” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAIF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Innocent sort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2025, where it runs at 83 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 26, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 26, 2025 grid83A"Au contraire!"5 ltrs›88AGo a little one way or the other4 ltrs›92ATech company exec, for short3 ltrs›98ASee 101-Down7 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 14, 2026NYT Crossword107 Across••••LAMBAug 28, 2025NYT Crossword42 Down••••NAIFJan 26, 2025NYT Crossword83 Down••••NAIFOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••NAIF4 ltrs
••••LAMB4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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