This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (94 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ A
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SALIVA as a word: (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enz...; Alternative form of Saliba (“language”). [An indigenous language of Eastern Colombia and Venezuela.].
SALIVA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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