This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (25 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ W
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About the answer
PSHAW as a word: (intransitive) To express disgust or contempt by saying "pshaw".
PSHAW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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