This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (38 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (54 Down). 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.
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NYT Crossword, April 27, 2026, 38 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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About the answer
PSST as a word: (informal) To say psst, to get someone's attention or to communicate with them.
PSST has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 24, 2025, 54 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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