This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SNORE as a word: (ambitransitive) To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate; The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
SNORE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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