This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (108 Down). 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.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
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.
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