This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SLIDE as a word: (ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface; (intransitive) To move on a low-friction surface.
SLIDE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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