This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (56 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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SLAG as a word: Impurities formed and separated out when a metal is smelted from ore; vitrified cinders; Waste material from a mine.
SLAG has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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