What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Certain shot, colloquially" from July 31, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Certain shot, colloquially”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

VAX

Letters3

Starts withV

Ends withX

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Certain shot, colloquially” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with V and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Certain shot, colloquially” clue?+

The answer is VAX (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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