“Sensation” crossword clue
Answer
S
M
A
S
H
•••••SMASH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMASH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sensation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 60 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 18, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 18, 2026 grid58AOriginal people to move into Cancún's peninsula?20 ltrs›65APreceder of Peacock and White in the game Clue3 ltrs›67A"Don't look at me for help" … or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme21 ltrs›76AWii remote batteries3 ltrs›79AGets married while wearing protective gear?20 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 16, 2026NYT Crossword5 Across•••••SMASHJan 18, 2026NYT Crossword60 Down•••••SMASHOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SMASH5 ltrs
••••••••••IMPRESSION10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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