This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (75 Across). 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.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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About the answer
SMOG as a word: A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution; (informal) To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.
SMOG has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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