Crossword clue
“Traffic jam cacophony”
This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HONKSLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Traffic jam cacophony” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 11, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Traffic jam cacophony” clue?+
The answer is HONKS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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