Crossword clue
“Very old-fashioned sort”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
DINOSAURLetters8
Starts withD
Ends withR
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Very old-fashioned sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with D and ends with R, 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 “Very old-fashioned sort” clue?+
The answer is DINOSAUR (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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