This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ K
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SOAK as a word: (intransitive) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it; (transitive) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
SOAK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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