What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The (middle) sound of "silence"" from August 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“The (middle) sound of "silence"”

This clue appeared as 106-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SCHWA

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “The (middle) sound of "silence"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2025 as 106-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The (middle) sound of "silence"” clue?+

The answer is SCHWA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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