What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sound from fans" from December 13, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sound from fans”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WHIR

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withR

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 13, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sound from fans” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 13, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound from fans” clue?+

The answer is WHIR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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