Terminal Doesn't Allow Me To Type In Password

I'm changing a sudo command and need to type in my password on the Terminal. However, when the prompt asks for my password (I'm the admin) there's a gray rectangle and I can't type in anything. I can't even type "Ctrl-C" to quit.
I tried pasting my password. Typing my password. Repaired permissions. Nada. Help!

However, when the prompt asks for my password (I'm the admin) there's a gray rectangle and I can't type in anything.
That's normal; unlike most applications, the Terminal doesn't display anything when characters are entered in response to a request for the password. Type it in and press Enter when done.
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