Crossword clue
“Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets”
This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ACORNSLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets” clue?+
The answer is ACORNS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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