Crossword answer
NOUNS
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 18 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 19, 2026
Letter pattern
NOUNS
Clues that lead to NOUNS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Cats and dogs, for example5New York TimesAug 19, 2026
Subjects, usually5Eugene ShefferJun 2, 2026
Followers of articles5New York TimesApr 2, 2026
Pretty much all things5NewsdayJan 8, 2026
Naming words5Evening StandardJan 6, 2026
People, places, or things5NewsdayOct 28, 2025
Meat and potatoes, e.g.5New York TimesJul 25, 2025
About NOUNS in crosswords
NOUNS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 18 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Cats and dogs, for example” in the New York Times crossword on August 19, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
PISTESki-slope
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
TUSKSElephant pair
PEARLOyster's gem
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
AERIEHome for an eagle
Every appearance of NOUNS (18)
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Aug 19, 2026
Cats and dogs, for example · New York Times · 45 Across
Jun 2, 2026
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Across
Apr 2, 2026
Followers of articles · New York Times · 53 Down
Jan 8, 2026
Pretty much all things · Newsday · Across
Jan 6, 2026
Naming words · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Nov 1, 2025
Naming words · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Oct 28, 2025
People, places, or things · Newsday · Across
Jul 25, 2025
Meat and potatoes, e.g. · New York Times · 9 Down
Jul 12, 2024
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
May 2, 2024
Naming words · The Independent · 18 Down
Sep 15, 2023
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Oct 24, 2022
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Nov 29, 2021
Naming words · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 18, 2021
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Oct 29, 2020
Subjects, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Aug 10, 2020
Naming words · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 28, 2020
Naming words · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 24, 2019
Naming words · Evening Standard · 34 Across