Crossword clue

“Captain Hook's right-hand man”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
SMEE
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Captain Hook's right-hand man” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 3, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Captain Hook's right-hand man” clue?+

The answer is SMEE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 3, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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