Fortified wine from Spain Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Fortified wine from Spain” from the New York Times crossword of September 20, 2026? It has 10 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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MANZANILLA is the answer to “Fortified wine from Spain”. It means a type of sherry.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A type of sherry.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AALMZIANNL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with M and ends with A.
More clues from the New York Times (September 20, 2026)
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Questions
What is the answer to “Fortified wine from Spain”?
MANZANILLA, 10 letters: a type of sherry.
When was “Fortified wine from Spain” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
10 letters, starting with M.