This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (54 Across). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EEK as a word: To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation; (Polari) A face.
EEK has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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