What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Chuckle + ___ = chortle" from July 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Chuckle + ___ = chortle”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SNORT

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 29, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chuckle + ___ = chortle” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 29, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chuckle + ___ = chortle” clue?+

The answer is SNORT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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