“Hoarse” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••RASPY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RASPY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hoarse”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 104 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 17, 2026 grid102AFire starter?9 ltrs›109ACreature-friendly org.5 ltrs›116AConfidence men?12 ltrs›120ADemonstrate complete disrespect for, in a way6 ltrs›124ARoxane's beloved, in classic literature6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••RASPY5 ltrs
•••••HUSKY5 ltrs
•••••••THROATY7 ltrs
•••••GRUFF5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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