This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (126 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.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ W
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About the answer
PHEW has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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