Crossword answer · 5 letters

SKORT

skort · noun

SKORT

What does SKORT mean in a crossword?

A garment combining the appearance of a skirt with built-in or concealed shorts.

SKORT is frequently clued as hybrid athletic wear, tennis attire, or a skirt-shorts portmanteau. “Hybrid” and “blend” are strong signals.

Why does SKORT appear in crosswords?

The compact five-letter portmanteau has a precise definition and an unusual consonant pattern that can anchor activewear clues.

Common clue patterns

  • Hybrid tennis attire
  • A skirt with shorts underneath
  • An activewear portmanteau

These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.

Other meanings to watch

Some designs look primarily like shorts with a front skirt panel, while others resemble a skirt from every angle.

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