NYT Crossword · 47 Down
“[Zzzz]” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as 47 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 47 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Jun 16, 2026 · 47 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 9, 1998 · 51 Down · 5 letters
- Dec 17, 1997 · 32 Down · 5 letters
- Jun 10, 1996 · 25 Down · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Across
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- 28Incensed crossword clue3 letters
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Down
- 1Patatas bravas and croquetas, e.g. crossword clue5 letters
- 2Fill with joy crossword clue5 letters
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- 7"Facilities," in Britain crossword clue3 letters
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- 13"Dude!" crossword clue3 letters
- 18Fingers-in-ears syllables crossword clue6 letters
- 22Word with tank or tip crossword clue3 letters
- 26Less sweet, as a wine crossword clue5 letters
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- 28Like an image just begging to be captioned and shared crossword clue10 letters
- 29Word appearing on the nickel but not the dime or quarter, surprisingly crossword clue5 letters
- 30Casino calculations crossword clue4 letters
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- 32Blinding light crossword clue5 letters
- 33Upper hand crossword clue9 letters
- 34Put down gently crossword clue4 letters
- 36Green-skinned World of Warcraft characters crossword clue4 letters
- 37Org. with Bulls and Bucks crossword clue3 letters
- 38Obstacle to overcome crossword clue6 letters
- 43"The Chronic" rapper, informally crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “[Zzzz]”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “[Zzzz]” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 47 Down. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “[Zzzz]” crossword clue?
The answer is SNORE (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.