Crossword answer
DIRTY
5 letters · Used for 22 different clues · 45 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 30, 2026
Letter pattern
DIRTY
Clues that lead to DIRTY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Like some martinis and jokes5New York TimesJun 30, 2026
"___ Dancing," dance drama where Patrick Swayze lifts Jennifer Grey in an iconic dance sequence set to "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"5Daily ThemedJun 11, 2026
Taking bribes, say5Wall Street JournalMay 15, 2026
Needing a good scrubbing5NewsdayJan 13, 2026
Like unwashed clothes in the laundry bag5Daily ThemedDec 23, 2025
Black and blue5Evening StandardSep 26, 2025
Soiled5Evening StandardAug 1, 2025
Brits regularly seen in amateur work with sexual content5The IndependentJul 1, 2025
Needing a bath5NewsdayMar 26, 2025
Sullied5Evening StandardMar 24, 2025
Begrimed5Eugene ShefferMar 7, 2025
In need of a bath5NewsdayFeb 11, 2025
Grubby5Evening StandardDec 26, 2024
Filthy5The IndependentJul 11, 2024
"___ Dancing" (1987 rom-com)5Daily ThemedMar 24, 2024
Like clothes in the laundry bag5Daily ThemedFeb 18, 2024
"___ Dancing," 1987 musical dance-drama starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, directed by Emile Ardolino5Daily ThemedNov 25, 2023
Not clean5Evening StandardNov 6, 2023
Like unwashed laundry5Daily ThemedSep 2, 2023
Like a dozen movie characters wanting a wash5Evening StandardJun 29, 2023
Unclean5Evening StandardApr 26, 2022
"___ Sexy Money," drama series in which Sofia Vergara cameoed as Sofia Montoya5Daily ThemedJul 21, 2021
About DIRTY in crosswords
DIRTY is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 45 times in our database across 22 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Like some martinis and jokes” in the New York Times crossword on June 30, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
HOSEDSwindled
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
TUSKSElephant pair
HABITCustomary behavior
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
PISTESki-slope
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEKOETea variety
OASISCamel's watering hole
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
PEARLOyster's gem
Every appearance of DIRTY (45)
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Jun 30, 2026
Like some martinis and jokes · New York Times · 58 Across
May 15, 2026
Taking bribes, say · Wall Street Journal · 16 Down
Jan 13, 2026
Needing a good scrubbing · Newsday · Down
Dec 23, 2025
Like unwashed clothes in the laundry bag · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Dec 22, 2025
Needing a good scrubbing · Newsday · Across
Sep 26, 2025
Black and blue · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Aug 1, 2025
Soiled · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Jul 1, 2025
Brits regularly seen in amateur work with sexual content · The Independent · 7 Down
Mar 26, 2025
Needing a bath · Newsday · Across
Mar 24, 2025
Sullied · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Mar 7, 2025
Begrimed · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Feb 11, 2025
In need of a bath · Newsday · Across
Dec 26, 2024
Grubby · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Dec 17, 2024
Soiled · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Nov 11, 2024
Soiled · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jul 11, 2024
Filthy · The Independent · 18 Down
Jun 25, 2024
Soiled · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 24, 2024
"___ Dancing" (1987 rom-com) · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Feb 18, 2024
Like clothes in the laundry bag · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Nov 6, 2023
Not clean · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Sep 2, 2023
Like unwashed laundry · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Jun 29, 2023
Like a dozen movie characters wanting a wash · Evening Standard · 26 Across
May 15, 2023
Not clean · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Apr 17, 2023
Not clean · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 1, 2023
Not clean · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 23, 2023
Soiled · Evening Standard · 17 Down
Oct 4, 2022
Grubby · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Jul 7, 2022
Soiled · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Apr 26, 2022
Unclean · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Dec 14, 2021
Begrimed · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Sep 10, 2021
Soiled · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 21, 2021
"___ Sexy Money," drama series in which Sofia Vergara cameoed as Sofia Montoya · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Jun 2, 2021
Soiled · Evening Standard · 26 Down
May 14, 2021
Soiled · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Sep 25, 2020
Black and blue · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 3, 2019
Soiled · Evening Standard · 39 Across
May 31, 2019
Soiled · Evening Standard · 26 Down
May 14, 2019
Grubby · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jan 17, 2019
Sullied · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Oct 24, 2018
Soiled · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Sep 18, 2018
Soiled · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Sep 18, 2018
Grubby · Evening Standard · 14 Down
May 8, 2018
Soiled · Evening Standard · 12 Across