Crossword clue

“"Silentium ___ aureum" ("Silence is golden")”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
EST
Letters3
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels1

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The clue “"Silentium ___ aureum" ("Silence is golden")” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 18, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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What is the answer to the “"Silentium ___ aureum" ("Silence is golden")” clue?+

The answer is EST (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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