This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (23 Across). 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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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: 3 squares
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EEK as a word: To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation; (Polari) A face.
EEK has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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