This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (50 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: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ A
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SALIVA as a word: (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enz...; Alternative form of Saliba (“language”). [An indigenous language of Eastern Colombia and Venezuela.].
SALIVA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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