27 Across

NYT Daily • August 13, 2025

Sounds at a fireworks show

Answer:

OOHS

Hint:

Listen closely for the crowd’s spontaneous gasps when the sky lights up in color.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the sounds people naturally make when watching fireworks. "Oohs" (along with "aahs") are the spontaneous exclamations of wonder you hear during a display, so the answer captures that familiar reaction. It’s a straightforward example of a clue where the answer is a sound rather than a word with a complex definition. Think of the last time you saw fireworks—the crowd probably said this without even realizing it.

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