This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 (8 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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NYT Crossword, July 31, 2026, 8 Down
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
IMINAWE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
Mini Crossword, July 3, 2026, 5 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ A
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About the answer
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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