What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Skeptical sort" from November 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Skeptical sort”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CYNIC

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 6, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Skeptical sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 6, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with C, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Skeptical sort” clue?+

The answer is CYNIC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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