This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ A
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WHOA as a word: (transitive) To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".
WHOA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 20, 2026.
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