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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025

Whisper in a classroom, maybe

Answer:

PSST

Hint:

Think of the sound you’d make to quietly get someone’s attention without saying their name.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the sound of someone trying to get another person’s attention quietly, like when you’re sneaking a comment in class. "Psst" is the onomatopoeic word for that hushed, hissing noise people make to whisper without speaking full words. The "maybe" hints that it’s not the only possible whisper but the most fitting short, sound-based answer. It’s a straightforward sound clue with no hidden wordplay—just mimicking real life.

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