Crossword clue
“Flakes out?”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNOWSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Flakes out?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Flakes out?” clue?+
The answer is SNOWS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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