This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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SMOG as a word: A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution; (informal) To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.
SMOG has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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