This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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W _ _
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WET as a word: Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water; Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
WET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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