Crossword clue
“Swear”
This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 7 times
CUSSLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AVOW | 4 | 3 of 7 |
| CUSS | 4 | 1 of 7 |
| ATTEST | 6 | 1 of 7 |
| PINKY | 5 | 1 of 7 |
| AVER | 4 | 1 of 7 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Swear” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 17, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Swear” clue?+
The answer is CUSS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 7 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 17, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 17, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.