This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
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
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ H
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About the answer
HUSH as a word: (intransitive) To become quiet; (transitive) To make quiet.
HUSH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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