“Verbal hesitations” crossword clue
Answer
U
M
S
•••UMS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Verbal hesitations”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 18, 2025, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 June 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 18, 2025 grid35ARely on the hospitality of friends for lodging9 ltrs›41ASentiment on el Día de San Valentín5 ltrs›48AOnce, once4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 19, 2026NYT Crossword26 Down•••ERSDec 10, 2025NYT Crossword25 Across•••UHSJun 18, 2025NYT Crossword36 Down•••UMSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••UMS3 ltrs
•••ERS3 ltrs
•••UHS3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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