Wise sorts
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
SAGES are wise people or “wise sorts”; the plural noun matches the plural wording of the clue.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Wise sorts” in the New York Times crossword is SAGES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 53-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.
“Wise sorts” answer
SAGES (5 letters)
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What does SAGES mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SAGES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an aromatic plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean
- either of two bushy North American plants with silvery-grey leaves
When else has “Wise sorts” 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.
September 14, 2026 (most recent) → SAGES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Wise sorts”?
The answer is SAGES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Wise sorts”?
5 letters: SAGES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 53-Down.
Can “Wise sorts” 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 September 14, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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