Crossword clue

“___ out (intimidate, as by appearing very confident)”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PSYCH

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withH

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 27, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ out (intimidate, as by appearing very confident)” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2025 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with H, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ out (intimidate, as by appearing very confident)” clue?+

The answer is PSYCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2025.

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