What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""The Taming of the ___"" from November 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"The Taming of the ___"”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHREW

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The Taming of the ___"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with W, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The Taming of the ___"” clue?+

The answer is SHREW (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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