What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Slack-jawed feeling" from April 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Slack-jawed feeling”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AWE

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 20, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Slack-jawed feeling” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 20, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Slack-jawed feeling” clue?+

The answer is AWE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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