What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Merely whispered" from July 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Merely whispered”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SOFT

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Merely whispered” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 10, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Merely whispered” clue?+

The answer is SOFT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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