Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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Clue explained
Flower petals are fragrant bits that may be tossed over newlyweds after a wedding ceremony. The plural answer fits the many small pieces described by “bits.”
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The answer to “Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds” in the New York Times crossword is PETALS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 23-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.
“Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds” answer
PETALS (6 letters)
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What does PETALS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PETALS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically coloured
- used as a friendly form of address, especially to a woman or child
When else has “Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds” 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.
August 17, 2026 (most recent) → PETALS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds”?
The answer is PETALS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds”?
6 letters: PETALS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 23-Down.
Can “Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds” 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 August 17, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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