Cautious NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Cautious” crossword clue is WARY (4 letters); other puzzles used CAREFUL and LEERY. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on August 26, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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WARY: closely observant or alert.
Best answers for “Cautious”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WARY | 4 | Cautious |
| 2 | CAREFUL | 7 | Cautious |
| 3 | LEERY | 5 | Cautious |
| 4 | WARIER | 6 | More cautious similar clue |
| 5 | TAKESCARE | 9 | Is cautious similar clue |
| 6 | EDGILY | 6 | In a tensely cautious manner similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Cautious Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Cautious crossword clue?
WARY is the 4-letter answer to the “Cautious” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Cautious crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 26, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Cautious crossword clue?
Other puzzles used CAREFUL and LEERY for this clue. Similar clues were answered with WARIER (“More cautious”), TAKESCARE (“Is cautious”), EDGILY (“In a tensely cautious manner”).