This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SLEPT as a word: (intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness; (uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
SLEPT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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