Crossword clue
“Waves a hand in front of, maybe”
This clue appeared as 102-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
FANSLetters4
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Waves a hand in front of, maybe” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 102-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Waves a hand in front of, maybe” clue?+
The answer is FANS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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