NYT Crossword · 50 Down
“Nitty-gritty” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 as 50 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 50 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- May 6, 2026 · 50 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 28, 2016 · 32 Down · 9 letters
- Feb 7, 2016 · 38 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 6, 2009 · 59 Across · 15 letters
- Jun 23, 2004 · 1 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 19, 2000 · 28 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 7, 1994 · 43 Down · 7 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Across
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Down
- 1First sign of fall crossword clue5 letters
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- 10Cousin of edelweiss crossword clue5 letters
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- 29Very, slangily crossword clue5 letters
- 30Politician Buttigieg crossword clue4 letters
- 31Partner of born crossword clue4 letters
- 32Sport with throws crossword clue4 letters
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- 35Cutie pie crossword clue4 letters
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- 37Besties crossword clue4 letters
- 39"I'll pass" crossword clue8 letters
- 43Flower found at the end of a rainbow? crossword clue6 letters
- 45Cold, hard cash crossword clue5 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Nitty-gritty”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with M and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Nitty-gritty” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 50 Down. It has appeared 7 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Nitty-gritty” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is MEAT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.