Sound in a cavernous empty room
Latest answer — August 24, 2026
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An echo is a reflected sound, especially noticeable when a voice or noise bounces around a large empty cavernous room.
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The answer to “Sound in a cavernous empty room” in the New York Times crossword is ECHO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 64-Across. 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 in a cavernous empty room” answer
ECHO (4 letters)
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What does ECHO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ECHO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
- a close parallel to an idea, feeling, or event
- a person who slavishly repeats the words or opinions of another
When else has “Sound in a cavernous empty room” appeared?
New York Times 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 24, 2026 (most recent) → ECHO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Sound in a cavernous empty room”?
The answer is ECHO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Sound in a cavernous empty room”?
4 letters: ECHO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 64-Across.
Can “Sound in a cavernous empty room” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 24, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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