Crossword clue
“Suddenly pay attention, with "up"”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
PERKLetters4
Starts withP
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Suddenly pay attention, with "up"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 24, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with K.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Suddenly pay attention, with "up"” clue?+
The answer is PERK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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