This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (123 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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About the answer
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 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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