This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AWE as a word: A feeling of amazement; A feeling of fear and reverence.
AWE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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