This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (6 Down). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HISS as a word: (intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping; A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
HISS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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