This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ E
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WAKE as a word: (intransitive) (often followed by up) To stop sleeping; (transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
WAKE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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