Sound heard during cold season

Latest answer — November 07, 2025

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This clue's Friday, November 07, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1Toddler's go-to question
  2. 4Sound heard during cold season
  3. 6Move stealthily, like a cat
  4. 7Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine
  5. 8Conduct surveillance

Down

  1. 1Prone to complaining
  2. 2Sound heard during cold season
  3. 3Artist/musician Ono
  4. 4Egyptian vipers
  5. 5Show appreciation for a performance

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Toddler's go-to question — Answer: WHY
  2. 4. Sound heard during cold season — Answer: ACHOO
  3. 6. Move stealthily, like a cat — Answer: SLINK
  4. 7. Breadcrumb coating in Japanese cuisine — Answer: PANKO
  5. 8. Conduct surveillance — Answer: SPY

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  1. 1. Prone to complaining — Answer: WHINY
  2. 2. Sound heard during cold season — Answer: HONK
  3. 3. Artist/musician Ono — Answer: YOKO
  4. 4. Egyptian vipers — Answer: ASPS
  5. 5. Show appreciation for a performance — Answer: CLAP

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The answer to “Sound heard during cold season” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HONK — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 7, 2025 at 2-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ACHOO. 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.

“Sound heard during cold season” answer

HONK (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as ACHOO

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Why the answer is HONK

HONK is the 4-letter solution that fits "Sound heard during cold season" in the NYT Mini crossword on November 7, 2025 (2-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Sound heard during cold season”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides HONK, it has also been ACHOO. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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What is the answer to “Sound heard during cold season”?

The answer is HONK, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 7, 2025. Other answers for this clue include ACHOO.

How many letters is the answer to “Sound heard during cold season”?

4 letters: HONK. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ACHOO (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 7, 2025, at 2-Down. Earlier appearances: November 7, 2025 → ACHOO.

Can “Sound heard during cold season” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides HONK, New York Times Mini has also used ACHOO for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

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