This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ E
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NOISE as a word: (uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant; Any sound.
NOISE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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