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Affect emotionally (crossword clue)

5 squares · NYT Crossword · May 17, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (82 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (79 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.

NYT Crossword, May 17, 2026, 82 Across

Answer length: 5 squares

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T _ _ _ _

First and last letters

T _ _ _ H

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TOUCH as a word: Primarily physical senses; (transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with.

TOUCH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.

NYT Crossword, April 12, 2026, 79 Across

Answer length: 5 squares

First letter

T _ _ _ _

First and last letters

T _ _ _ H

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