Dormant NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Dormant” crossword clue is FALLOW (6 letters); other puzzles used INERT. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 9, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 6 LETTERS

FALLOW: to plow and leave unseeded.

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Best answers for “Dormant”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1FALLOW6Dormant
2INERT5Dormant
3ACTIVE6Not dormant, as a volcano similar clue

The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesOctober 9, 2026FALLOW40 Down
New York TimesNovember 15, 2025INERT28 Down

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Questions about the Dormant Crossword Clue

What is the 6-letter answer to the Dormant crossword clue?

FALLOW is the 6-letter answer to the “Dormant” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Dormant crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of October 9, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Dormant crossword clue?

Other puzzles used INERT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ACTIVE (“Not dormant, as a volcano”).