The crossword clue "hogwash" in the New York Times (NYT) crossword puzzle, most recently appearing on September 26, 2025, has multiple possible answers depending on the letter count:
- 5-letter answer: SWILL
- 3-letter answer: PAH
- Other possible synonyms include BALONEY, NONSENSE, CLAPTRAP, BALDERDASH, HOOEY, TRIPE, MALARKEY, among others.
"SWILL" was the specific 5-letter answer in the September 26, 2025 NYT crossword. "PAH" is another valid answer used in the same puzzle for "hogwash" as a 3-letter word, often reflecting a sound of disgust or disbelief. Various synonyms represent ludicrously false statements or nonsense, fitting the meaning of "hogwash" in crossword contexts.
