Crossword clue
“Bunch of dubious characters?”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.
Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
CHICKENSCRATCHLetters14
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Bunch of dubious characters?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 14, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with H, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Bunch of dubious characters?” clue?+
The answer is CHICKENSCRATCH (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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