“___ society” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HUMANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ society”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›30AFine-grained wood in some woodwind instruments4 ltrs›35ADisney heroine based on New Orleans chef Leah Chase5 ltrs›39ATitle for William beginning in 202213 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••HUMANE6 ltrs
••••CLUB4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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