Crossword clue
“Makes noise in traffic”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HONKSLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Makes noise in traffic” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 4, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Makes noise in traffic” clue?+
The answer is HONKS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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