This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (47 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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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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