Well-manored men?

Latest answer — October 07, 2026

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A historic manor house surrounded by its grounds.

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“Well-manored” is a playful spin on “well-mannered,” swapping “manors” for “manners.” Earls are nobles, so the answer names the men in the pun. The joke hinges on the near-sound of manor and manner.

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Pun or wordplay

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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Well-manored men?” in the New York Times crossword is EARLS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 18-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.

“Well-manored men?” answer

EARLS (5 letters)

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What does EARLS mean?

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(noun)

  • a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess

When else has “Well-manored men?” appeared?

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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → EARLS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Well-manored men?”?

The answer is EARLS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Well-manored men?”?

5 letters: EARLS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 18-Across.

Can “Well-manored men?” 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 October 7, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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