What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Kind of sweater" from October 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Kind of sweater”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

VNECK

Letters5

Starts withV

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kind of sweater” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kind of sweater” clue?+

The answer is VNECK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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