What snobby people put on

Latest answer — September 13, 2026

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Clue explained

To put on airs is to behave as though one is superior or more refined than others. AIRS is the plural noun used in that idiom.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A person displaying a haughty, superior expression.

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The answer to What snobby people put on in the New York Times crossword is AIRS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 13, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 59-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.

What snobby people put on” answer

AIRS (4 letters)

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What does AIRS mean?

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(noun)

  • the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
  • an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something
  • a tune or short melodious song

When else has “What snobby people put on” appeared?

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September 13, 2026 (most recent) AIRS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “What snobby people put on”?

The answer is AIRS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What snobby people put on”?

4 letters: AIRS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 13, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 59-Across.

Can “What snobby people put on” 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.

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The full grid for September 13, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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