This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (39 Across). 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
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SILT as a word: (uncountable) Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water; (uncountable, by extension) Any material with similar physical characteristics, regardless of its origins or transport.
SILT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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