The New York Times Crossword · 34-Across · 5 letters
Hybrid tennis attire The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
SKORT
Why SKORT fits
SKORT blends SKIRT and SHORTS, describing a hybrid garment common in tennis and other activewear. “Hybrid” points directly to the combined design and blended name.
Clue signal
“Hybrid” suggests both a combined garment and a portmanteau answer.
SKORT meaning
A garment that looks like a skirt but incorporates or conceals shorts.
Where this clue appeared
34-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 19, 2026.
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