Leftovers NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Leftovers” crossword clue is DREGS (5 letters); other puzzles used SCRAPS. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on September 9, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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DREGS: the sediment of liquors.
Best answers for “Leftovers”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREGS | 5 | Leftovers |
| 2 | SCRAPS | 6 | Leftovers |
| 3 | EATIN | 5 | Have leftovers, say similar clue |
| 4 | PITS | 4 | Mango leftovers similar clue |
| 5 | LEES | 4 | Wine leftovers similar clue |
| 6 | REHEAT | 6 | Prepare, like leftovers similar clue |
| 7 | MICROWAVES | 10 | Reheats, as some leftovers similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Leftovers Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Leftovers crossword clue?
DREGS is the 5-letter answer to the “Leftovers” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Leftovers crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 9, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Leftovers crossword clue?
Other puzzles used SCRAPS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with EATIN (“Have leftovers, say”), PITS (“Mango leftovers”), LEES (“Wine leftovers”).