Crossword clue

“What a bobbing fist indicates in American Sign Language”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

YES

Letters3

Starts withY

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 19, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What a bobbing fist indicates in American Sign Language” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 19, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Y and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What a bobbing fist indicates in American Sign Language” clue?+

The answer is YES (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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