This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
How to read this clue
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
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ H
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About the answer
SHUSH as a word: (onomatopoeia, transitive or intransitive) To ask someone to be quiet, especially by saying shh; (onomatopoeia, intransitive) To be quiet; to keep quiet.
SHUSH has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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