Crossword clue
“Breaks in winter weather”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THAWSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Breaks in winter weather” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Breaks in winter weather” clue?+
The answer is THAWS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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