Crossword clue

“Less of a mess”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
NEATER
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 3, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Less of a mess” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 3, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Less of a mess” clue?+

The answer is NEATER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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