Crossword clue
“Alimony recipients, say”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ESPOUSESLetters8
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Alimony recipients, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Alimony recipients, say” clue?+
The answer is ESPOUSES (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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