“Prepares for baking, as flour” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIFTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Prepares for baking, as flour”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 9, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.