___ voce (under one's breath)
Latest answer — August 28, 2026
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Clue explained
Sotto completes the Italian musical direction “sotto voce,” meaning softly or under one’s breath. The clue supplies the rest of the phrase and its meaning.
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- 1. Household items that come with remotes — Answer: TVS. Hint: Living-room screens are commonly controlled from afar. 📺
- 4. String of saliva — Answer: DROOL. Hint: It is an unappealing strand of spit. 🤤
- 6. Self-help book genre — Answer: HOWTO. Hint: This practical genre explains how to accomplish something. 📘
- 7. Powerball or Mega Millions — Answer: LOTTO. Hint: A jackpot drawing offers a long-shot chance at riches. 🎟️
- 8. Emoji voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart in "The Emoji Movie" — Answer: POOP. Hint: It represents a humorous bodily function. 💩
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- 1. Group of Girl Scouts — Answer: TROOP. Hint: Scouts gather in this organized local unit. 🏕️
- 2. Promise that one will — Answer: VOWTO. Hint: A two-word commitment to take action. 🤝
- 3. ___ voce (under one's breath) — Answer: SOTTO. Hint: This Italian musical direction asks for a very quiet delivery. 🤫
- 4. Big name in shipping logistics — Answer: DHL. Hint: This global courier is known for its bright yellow-and-red branding. 📦
- 5. Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle — Answer: LOOP. Hint: It’s a closed curve with no corners, like a ring. 🔄
The answer to “___ voce (under one's breath)” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SOTTO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 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.
“___ voce (under one's breath)” answer
SOTTO (5 letters)
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What does SOTTO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SOTTO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adverb)
- in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard
When else has “___ voce (under one's breath)” 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.
August 28, 2026 (most recent) → SOTTO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ voce (under one's breath)”?
The answer is SOTTO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ voce (under one's breath)”?
5 letters: SOTTO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026, at 3-Down.
Can “___ voce (under one's breath)” 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.
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