___-Saxon
Latest answer — February 09, 2026
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This prefix pairs with Saxon to describe a historical Germanic culture 📚
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The answer to “___-Saxon” in the New York Times crossword is ANGLO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 1-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“___-Saxon” answer
ANGLO (5 letters)
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Why the answer is ANGLO
This prefix pairs with Saxon to describe a historical Germanic culture 📚
What does ANGLO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANGLO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a white English-speaking person of British or northern European origin, in particular (in the US) as distinct from a Hispanic American or (in Canada) as distinct from a French-speaker
- a person selected for a Scottish, Irish, or Welsh national sports team who plays for an English club
When else has “___-Saxon” 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.
- February 9, 2026 (most recent) → ANGLO
- September 3, 2025 → ANGLO
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___-Saxon”?
The answer is ANGLO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___-Saxon”?
5 letters: ANGLO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 3, 2025 → ANGLO.
Can “___-Saxon” 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 February 9, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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