This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (67 Across). 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
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ S
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YELPS as a word: To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise; An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
YELPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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