NYT Verbally waver Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 17, 2024
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Updated Aug 17, 2024
Verbally waver NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Verbally waver NYT for the August 17, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with H and end with W, and the possible solutions are HEW, HOW, HAW.
The answer is HAW.
Verbally waver - HAW
What is Verbally waver? And why HAW is the answer for today NYT Crossword puzzle
The crossword clue "Verbally waver?" from today's New York Times Crossword puzzle has the answer "HAW." Here’s a breakdown of why that answer fits and an editorial insight into the clue’s difficulty:
The clue is concise and cleverly phrased, which can make it tricky for solvers who aren't familiar with the expression "hem and haw." While “haw” isn’t an obscure word, the connection between "verbally waver" and this answer isn't immediately obvious unless the solver picks up on the idiom.
The puzzle relies on the solver recognizing the nature of verbal hesitation sounds rather than taking the clue literally. For experienced solvers, the play on words might be clear, but for others, this clue could lead to some head-scratching.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 17, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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