This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (50 Across). 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
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ S
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SLANTS as a word: A slope; an incline, inclination; A sloped surface or line.
SLANTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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