This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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
S _ _
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About the answer
SHH as a word: (intransitive, transitive) To utter shh; An utterance of shh.
SHH has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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