Follower of double or gilt
Latest answer — July 23, 2026
12 Down
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This clue's Thursday, July 23, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Follower of double or gilt” in the New York Times crossword is EDGED — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 12-Down. 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.
“Follower of double or gilt” answer
EDGED (5 letters)
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Why the answer is EDGED
Think of something that has a sharp finish or a decorative border! ✂️
What does EDGED mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EDGED is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- (of an object, area, or surface) having an outside edge or boundary of a specified kind
- (of an implement or weapon) having a sharpened blade for cutting
When else has “Follower of double or gilt” appeared?
New York Times 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.
July 23, 2026 (most recent) → EDGED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Follower of double or gilt”?
The answer is EDGED, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Follower of double or gilt”?
5 letters: EDGED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 12-Down.
Can “Follower of double or gilt” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 Crossword answers?
The full grid for July 23, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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