“Religious offshoots” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SECTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Religious offshoots”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid24AReally, really cool6 ltrs›30A___-Hulk3 ltrs›35AStylish4 ltrs›38APossible cybercrime, informally7 ltrs›43ACorrosion signs5 ltrs›
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Feb 16, 20261ANecklace fastener5 ltrs›6APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›15AImprovise, in jazz4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›
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