This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ O
Show the answer
About the answer
ACHOO as a word: The sound of a sneeze; (colloquial, intransitive) To sneeze loudly; to make an achoo sound.
ACHOO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Aphrodite's second letter (39 Down)
- Golden-tan dog of multiple films (43 Down)
- Blue area on a Scottish map (45 Down)
- Think that it's appropriate (46 Down)
- Got out of a chair (50 Down)
- "Ad ___ per aspera" (motto of Kansas) (51 Down)
- Razor brand (52 Down)
- Guarded area for many athletes (53 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers