This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ S
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HISS as a word: (intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping; A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
HISS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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