What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Very proficient" from May 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Very proficient”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ADEPT

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 24, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Very proficient” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 24, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Very proficient” clue?+

The answer is ADEPT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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