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You might hear a hiss when it's pulled

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The New York Times crossword clue “You might hear a hiss when it's pulled” answer is POPTAB. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER6 lettersMost recent: February 21 2026
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About this clue
The clue “You might hear a hiss when it's pulled” resolves to POPTAB, a 6-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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