Crossword clue

“Become suddenly awake and focused”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SNAPTO
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withO
Vowels2

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The clue “Become suddenly awake and focused” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 14, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with O.

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What is the answer to the “Become suddenly awake and focused” clue?+

The answer is SNAPTO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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