This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ D
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SLID as a word: (ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface; (intransitive) To move on a low-friction surface.
SLID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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