This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 (47 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
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ P
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SLIP as a word: (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction; (intransitive) To err.
SLIP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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