What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Shakes hands with, perhaps" from March 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Shakes hands with, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MEETS

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shakes hands with, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 17, 2026 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shakes hands with, perhaps” clue?+

The answer is MEETS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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