"___ are like onions ... onions have layers, ___ have layers" ("Shrek" line) Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“"___ are like onions ... onions have layers, ___ have layers" ("Shrek" line)”
THE ANSWER
OGRES
The answer to “"___ are like onions ... onions have layers, ___ have layers" ("Shrek" line)” is OGRES.
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NYT Midi October 28 2026OGRESFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “"___ are like onions ... onions have layers, ___ have layers" ("Shrek" line)” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on October 28 2026. The verified answer is a 5 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Ogres in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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