What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Affect emotionally" from May 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Affect emotionally”

This clue appeared as 82-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

TOUCH

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withH

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Affect emotionally” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 82-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with H.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Affect emotionally” clue?+

The answer is TOUCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 17, 2026.

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