This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (60 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: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SALT as a word: A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative; (chemistry) One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.
SALT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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