Religious offshoots Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Religious offshoots” from the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2026? It has 5 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, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
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SECTS is the answer to “Religious offshoots”. It means a group of people united by common beliefs or interests.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A group of people united by common beliefs or interests.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ESCST.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Amish, Shakers and others”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on November 11, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Religious offshoots”?
SECTS, 5 letters: a group of people united by common beliefs or interests.
When was “Religious offshoots” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.