This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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About the answer
SLADE as a word: (dialectal) A hillside; (now rare or dialectal) A valley, a flat grassy area, a glade.
SLADE 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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