This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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EEK as a word: To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation; (Polari) A face.
EEK has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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