This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 (26 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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About the answer
SHOOK as a word: (slang) Shaken up; rattled; shocked or surprised; (slang) Emotionally upset or disturbed; scared.
SHOOK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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