Crossword clue
“Expresses approval, in a way”
This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CLAPSLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Expresses approval, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Expresses approval, in a way” clue?+
The answer is CLAPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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