This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 6 squares
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First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ M
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SCREAM as a word: A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound; (intransitive, also figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to scre....
SCREAM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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