Crossword clue
“Natural predispositions”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BENTSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Natural predispositions” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 21, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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1ALetters accompanying applications, for short4 letters5AIncludes without others knowing, in a way4 letters9A"I haven't a clue"7 letters16APlant with an edible inner gel4 letters17AUp to snuff4 letters18AAll over the place7 letters19ADrove in an A.T.V., say, informally9 letters21AFighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)7 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Natural predispositions” clue?+
The answer is BENTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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