Crossword clue
“Makes a noise like an electric fan”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
WHIRRSLetters6
Starts withW
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Makes a noise like an electric fan” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W 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 a noise like an electric fan” clue?+
The answer is WHIRRS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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