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4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2026 · 14-Across · 4 letters
SOFT0 of 4 letters revealed
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(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
adjective
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