Crossword clue
“"What ___?"”
This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
ELSELetters4
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ELSE | 4 | 3 of 5 |
| ITELLYOUWHAT | 12 | 1 of 5 |
| IAM | 3 | 1 of 5 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"What ___?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 1, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"What ___?"” clue?+
The answer is ELSE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 1, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 1, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.