This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (51 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 _ _ _ _ R
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About the answer
SLIVER as a word: A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment; A small amount of something; a drop in the bucket; a shred.
SLIVER 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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