Crossword clue
“… something yellow and happy in a text message”
This clue appeared as 84-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
SMILEYEMOJILetters11
Starts withS
Ends withI
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “… something yellow and happy in a text message” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 10, 2025 as 84-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with I, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “… something yellow and happy in a text message” clue?+
The answer is SMILEYEMOJI (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 10, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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