Preferred, say NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Preferred, say” crossword clue is IDEAL (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 19, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1I2D3E4A5L
IDEAL: a standard of perfection.
Best answers for “Preferred, say”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDEAL | 5 | Preferred, say |
| 2 | FAVE | 4 | Preferred choice, for short similar clue |
| 3 | LEFTARM | 7 | Southpaw's preferred limb similar clue |
| 4 | CREWSOCKS | 9 | Footwear preferred by Gen Z similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 19, 2026 | IDEAL | 45 Down |
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Questions about the Preferred, say Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Preferred, say crossword clue?
IDEAL is the 5-letter answer to the “Preferred, say” crossword clue.
When was the Preferred, say crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 19, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Preferred, say crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with FAVE (“Preferred choice, for short”), LEFTARM (“Southpaw's preferred limb”), CREWSOCKS (“Footwear preferred by Gen Z”).