This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ K
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SOAK as a word: (intransitive) To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it; (transitive) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
SOAK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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