“Terrifying sound for a field mouse” crossword clue
Answer
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••••HOOT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Terrifying sound for a field mouse”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2025, where it runs at 42 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 14, 2025 grid41A["How about 'Sports and Comedy' for $800"] He was on first base, per Abbott and Costello7 ltrs›44ACharlie's Angels, e.g.4 ltrs›49AGas brand with a torch in its logo5 ltrs›53A["I'll try 'Painted Ladies' for $1,000"] This piece by Impressionist Mary Cassatt shows two women enjoying a drink11 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 14, 20251AMolecule that stores energy in the body, in brief3 ltrs›4AWord before rope or scare4 ltrs›8ALoose-limbed5 ltrs›13ATalk like a tippler4 ltrs›14AFar from shore4 ltrs›15ACity on the Nile … or a punny end to the joke "When a tight-knit group of cygnets votes, they vote ___"5 ltrs›16ADo a collie's work4 ltrs›17A["I'll take 'Tennis' for $200, Ken"] It means nothing10 ltrs›
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