Crossword clue

“High-quality reds and whites”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
FINEWINES
Letters9
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels4

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The clue “High-quality reds and whites” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “High-quality reds and whites” clue?+

The answer is FINEWINES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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