Crossword answer
COMBS
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 23, 2026
Letter pattern
COMBS
Clues that lead to COMBS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Detangles, in a way5New York TimesJun 23, 2026
Hair care supplies5NewsdayApr 12, 2026
Searches for articles with teeth5Evening StandardMay 31, 2025
Searches for hairdressing equipment5Evening StandardFeb 11, 2025
Many wild mobs are apt to be hairy5Evening StandardDec 5, 2024
Barber’s tools5Eugene ShefferApr 19, 2024
Detanglers5Daily ThemedOct 25, 2022
Searches for tonsorial tidiness5Evening StandardNov 23, 2021
About COMBS in crosswords
COMBS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Detangles, in a way” in the New York Times crossword on June 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
PISTESki-slope
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
AERIEHome for an eagle
PEARLOyster's gem
TUSKSElephant pair
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of COMBS (13)
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Jun 23, 2026
Detangles, in a way · New York Times · 26 Down
Apr 12, 2026
Hair care supplies · Newsday · Down
May 31, 2025
Searches for articles with teeth · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Feb 11, 2025
Searches for hairdressing equipment · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Dec 5, 2024
Many wild mobs are apt to be hairy · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Apr 19, 2024
Barber’s tools · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Oct 21, 2023
Barber’s tools · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
May 1, 2023
Barber’s tools · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Across
Oct 25, 2022
Detanglers · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Nov 23, 2021
Searches for tonsorial tidiness · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Feb 19, 2019
Searches for articles with teeth · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Nov 8, 2018
Searches for hairdressing equipment · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 11, 2018
Many wild mobs are apt to be hairy · Evening Standard · 11 Across