This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (5 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (38 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.
NYT Crossword, July 13, 2026, 5 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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SMOG as a word: A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution; (informal) To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.
SMOG has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 7, 2026, 38 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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