This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ P
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SLOP as a word: (South Africa, chiefly in the plural) A flip-flop; (uncountable) Semi-solid-like substance; goo, paste, mud, pulp.
SLOP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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