Crossword clue
“Mild expletive”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
HECKLetters4
Starts withH
Ends withK
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HECK | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| DRAT | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mild expletive” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 7, 2025 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with K.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 7, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mild expletive” clue?+
The answer is HECK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 7, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 7, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.