This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SHAKE as a word: (transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly; (transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
SHAKE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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