This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (63 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 _ _ T
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SOFT as a word: Easily giving way under pressure; (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
SOFT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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