Crossword clue
“Choking cause, with "the"”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
YIPSLetters4
Starts withY
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Choking cause, with "the"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Y and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Choking cause, with "the"” clue?+
The answer is YIPS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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