So others can hear
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue So others can hear from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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So others can hear (5)
Answer
The answer to So others can hear is Aloud (5 letters).
Why does Aloud fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'So others can hear' points to ALOUD, an adverb meaning in a voice loud enough to be heard by others. When someone speaks aloud, they vocalize their words audibly rather than keeping them silent or whispered. The clue captures the essential purpose of speaking aloud: to make one's voice accessible to listeners in the vicinity.
What does So others can hear mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
hear
verb
•to perceive sound with the ears
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 49-down in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Aloud mean?
adjective
•Spoken out loud.
adverb
•With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.
•Audibly, as opposed to silently/quietly.
Origin of the word Aloud
•origin: Middle English 'on loud'
•period: 14th century
The word evolved from the phrase 'on loud' meaning 'in a loud manner' and gradually became written as one word by the 16th century.
How to use Aloud in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Aloud.
•“The teacher asked Sarah to read the poem aloud so others can hear it.”
•“He was thinking aloud as he worked through the math problem.”
•“She laughed aloud when she saw the funny video.”
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- The answer has 5 letters: Aloud.
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