What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Swallows nervously" from March 26, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Swallows nervously”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GULPS

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Swallows nervously” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 26, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G 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 “Swallows nervously” clue?+

The answer is GULPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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