Apt rhyme for "shriek" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Apt rhyme for "shriek"” from the New York Times crossword of January 19, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 19, 2026
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EEK is the answer to “Apt rhyme for "shriek"”. It means used to express sudden fright.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
Used to express sudden fright.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: KEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Frightened%20cry”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Apt rhyme for "shriek"”?
EEK, 3 letters: used to express sudden fright.
When was “Apt rhyme for "shriek"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with E.