Crossword clue
“Drums up interest in”
This clue appeared as 126-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HYPESLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Drums up interest in” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2026 as 126-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Drums up interest in” clue?+
The answer is HYPES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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