This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (66 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
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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