Crossword clue
“Strains to hear?”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SONGSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Strains to hear?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Strains to hear?” clue?+
The answer is SONGS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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