This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ D
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SLID as a word: (ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface; (intransitive) To move on a low-friction surface.
SLID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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