Crossword answer
MAILS
5 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 24, 2026
Letter pattern
MAILS
Clues that lead to MAILS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Ships, say5New York TimesSep 24, 2026
Sends5LA TimesSep 23, 2026
Slips in a slot at the post office5New York TimesSep 7, 2026
Sends a letter5Eugene ShefferJul 21, 2026
Sends by post, say5Daily ThemedJan 10, 2026
Sends off5New York TimesAug 24, 2025
A slim assortment of postal packages5Evening StandardAug 12, 2025
Sends letters5Eugene ShefferAug 9, 2024
Sends via post, say5Daily ThemedMar 8, 2024
Puts in the letter box5Daily ThemedAug 1, 2021
About MAILS in crosswords
MAILS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ships, say” in the New York Times crossword on September 24, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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REBUSPicture puzzle
LEDGEPerch for a pigeon
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FOALSYoung horses
ARIESSign of a fantastic rise (5)
MANESThick heads of hair
PACEDWalked back and forth
SHAKE"Harlem ___," instrumental track by Baauer, which became part of an Internet meme and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100
STICKLollipop holder
Every appearance of MAILS (11)
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Sep 24, 2026
Ships, say · New York Times · 19 Across
Sep 23, 2026
Sends · LA Times · Down
Sep 7, 2026
Slips in a slot at the post office · New York Times · 41 Down
Jul 21, 2026
Sends a letter · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down
Jan 10, 2026
Sends by post, say · Daily Themed · 32 Across
Aug 24, 2025
Sends off · New York Times · 100 Down
Aug 12, 2025
A slim assortment of postal packages · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Aug 9, 2024
Sends letters · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Mar 8, 2024
Sends via post, say · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Aug 1, 2021
Puts in the letter box · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Dec 24, 2019
A slim assortment of postal packages · Evening Standard · 6 Across