Condescending sort
Editorially verified for the Aug 13, 2026
24 Across
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Clue explained
A SNOB is someone who treats others as inferior or shows condescension based on taste, status, or social standing. It is a noun describing the “sort” of person in the clue.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Condescending sort” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SNOB — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 24-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Condescending sort” answer
SNOB (4 letters)
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What does SNOB mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SNOB is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior
When else has “Condescending sort” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 13, 2026 (most recent) → SNOB. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Condescending sort”?
The answer is SNOB, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Condescending sort”?
4 letters: SNOB.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 24-Across.
Can “Condescending sort” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for August 13, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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