This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (27 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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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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