Sort NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Sort” crossword clue is ILK (3 letters); other puzzles used TYPE. We have seen this clue 4 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on September 29, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS

ILK: a class or kind.

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Best answers for “Sort”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1ILK3Sort
2TYPE4Sort
3INAWAY6"Sort of" similar clue
4ABIT4Sort of similar clue
5ALTRUIST8Selfless sort similar clue
6SAP3Gullible sort similar clue
7HERMIT6Solitary sort 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 TimesSeptember 29, 2026ILK60 Down
UniversalJune 15, 2026ILK47 Across
New York TimesMarch 25, 2026ILK25 Across
New York TimesOctober 31, 2025TYPE13 Down

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What is the 3-letter answer to the Sort crossword clue?

ILK is the 3-letter answer to the “Sort” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Sort crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of September 29, 2026. We have seen it 4 times.

What are other possible answers to the Sort crossword clue?

Other puzzles used TYPE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with INAWAY (“"Sort of"”), ABIT (“Sort of”), ALTRUIST (“Selfless sort”).