Send an instant message Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Send an instant message”
THE ANSWER
PING
The answer to “Send an instant message” is PING.
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NYT Crossword August 18 2026PINGFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Send an instant message” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 18 2026. The verified answer is a 4 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Ping in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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