“Wow” crossword clue
Answer
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M
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•••••AMAZE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AMAZE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wow”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 12 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 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 28, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid11AGenre for many a mixtape3 ltrs›16ALike some angsty teens3 ltrs›19AJustice's domain3 ltrs›22ADifficult weather condition for driving4 ltrs›23AThick, spiked outer covering?12 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 9, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down•••••••TOOCOOLJun 24, 2026NYT Crossword68 Across•••••AMAZEApr 17, 2026NYT Crossword15 Across•••AWEJan 28, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down•••••AMAZEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AMAZE5 ltrs
•••••••TOOCOOL7 ltrs
•••AWE3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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