Crossword clue
“Uses caution while in public during flu season, say”
This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MASKSLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Uses caution while in public during flu season, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Uses caution while in public during flu season, say” clue?+
The answer is MASKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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