What "yellow" and "mellow" do

Answer:

RHYME

Hint:

Think of how words like "light" and "night" sound when spoken aloud—they share this musical quality at the end.

Explanation:

The clue points to words that share the same ending sound. "Yellow" and "mellow" both finish with the same "-ellow" sound, which means they rhyme. The answer is simply the word that describes this matching sound pattern.

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General solving tip

Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.

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