What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Give ___ (cause consternation in)" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Give ___ (cause consternation in)”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FITS

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 18, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Give ___ (cause consternation in)” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Give ___ (cause consternation in)” clue?+

The answer is FITS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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