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“Hoot” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 17, 202536 Down4 letters
Answer
R
I
O
T
••••RIOT
4 letters · 36 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hoot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2025, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 17, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jan 17, 2025 grid
36AFulminate4 ltrs›39AFirst capital of Alaska5 ltrs›40AOne method of payment13 ltrs›44AActress Melissa Joan ___4 ltrs›

Every appearance

3 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 9, 2026NYT Crossword61 Across••••RIOTOct 5, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down••••RIOTJan 17, 2025NYT Crossword36 Down••••RIOT

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