Made a sound of exertion

Latest answer — July 25, 2026

3 Down

Think of a noise you might make while lifting something heavy! 🏋️

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This clue's Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"Good luck out there!"
  2. 8File-sharing method between two Apple devices
  3. 9Sticking together with paste
  4. 10Org. with a draft lottery
  5. 11Unable to relax
  6. 15Surround sound systems
  7. 16"I wouldn't do that if I were you"

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  1. 1Running joke
  2. 2Commodity whose price has risen sharply in 2026
  3. 3Made a sound of exertion
  4. 4Ayo of "The Bear"
  5. 5Assessed for priority, as in the E.R.
  6. 6Extremely long time
  7. 7Fuel economy meas.
  8. 11Alternative to a lightning cable
  9. 12Book fair group, for short
  10. 13Soil-loosening tool
  11. 14Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers

The answer to “Made a sound of exertion” in the New York Times Mini crossword is GRUNTED — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Made a sound of exertion” answer

GRUNTED (7 letters)

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Why the answer is GRUNTED

Think of a noise you might make while lifting something heavy! 🏋️

What does GRUNTED mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of GRUNTED is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

When else has “Made a sound of exertion” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 25, 2026 (most recent) → GRUNTED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Made a sound of exertion”?

The answer is GRUNTED, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Made a sound of exertion”?

7 letters: GRUNTED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Made a sound of exertion” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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