This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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