___ voce (under one's breath)

Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026

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A piece of sheet music containing the musical direction “sotto voce”

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.

Clue type:
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NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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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?

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(adverb)

  • in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard

When else has “___ voce (under one's breath)” appeared?

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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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