This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SAL as a word: (chemistry, obsolete) Salt; Shorea robusta, a dipterocarpaceous tree.
SAL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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