This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (7 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: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ R
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WHIR as a word: Alternative spelling of whirr. [To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.]; Alternative spelling of whirr. [A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.].
WHIR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 13, 2025.
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