This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (92 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SHAKE as a word: (transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly; (transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
SHAKE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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