What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ending with hard or soft" from November 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ending with hard or soft”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WARE

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Ending with hard or soft” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ending with hard or soft” clue?+

The answer is WARE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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