Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich

Latest answer — July 12, 2026

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Think of the ranks in the British peerage that come after barons! 🏰

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  1. 1Type face?
  2. 6With ___ breath (anxiously waiting)
  3. 7Halved
  4. 8Prepare to propose
  5. 9Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich

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  1. 1Two-wheeler with a motor
  2. 2Food from the heavens
  3. 3Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide
  4. 4Prized stone
  5. 5Prized people

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  1. 1. Type face? — Answer: EMOJI. Hint: This playful expression can add a little personality to your texts! 😊
  2. 6. With ___ breath (anxiously waiting) — Answer: BATED. Hint: When you're eagerly anticipating something, you might find your breath a little less than normal! 🌬️
  3. 7. Halved — Answer: INTWO. Hint: Think about what it means to split something down the middle! ✂️
  4. 8. Prepare to propose — Answer: KNEEL. Hint: It's a common gesture before popping the big question! 💍
  5. 9. Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich — Answer: EARLS. Hint: Think of the ranks in the British peerage that come after barons! 🏰

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  1. 1. Two-wheeler with a motor — Answer: EBIKE. Hint: This eco-friendly ride gives you a boost while you pedal! 🚴‍♂️
  2. 2. Food from the heavens — Answer: MANNA. Hint: Think of a miraculous food that sustained people in ancient times! 🌥️
  3. 3. Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide — Answer: OTTER. Hint: This playful creature loves to glide around in water and slide on muddy banks! 🦦
  4. 4. Prized stone — Answer: JEWEL. Hint: Think of something shiny that often comes in a ring or necklace! 💍
  5. 5. Prized people — Answer: IDOLS. Hint: These are the ones fans admire and look up to! 🌟

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The answer to “Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EARLS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 12, 2026 at 9-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.

“Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich” answer

EARLS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is EARLS

Think of the ranks in the British peerage that come after barons! 🏰

When else has “Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich” appeared?

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July 12, 2026 (most recent) → EARLS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich”?

The answer is EARLS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich”?

5 letters: EARLS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 12, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “Certain British noblemen, like the ones of Sandwich” have a different answer?

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