This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
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About the answer
AWW as a word: To make an aww sound.
AWW has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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