This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (16 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 _ _ T
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SNOT as a word: (informal, uncountable, sometimes slightly vulgar) Mucus, especially mucus from the nose; (intransitive, informal) To sniff or snivel; to produce snot, to have a runny nose.
SNOT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 25, 2026.
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