This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SLAT as a word: A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic; (aviation) A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to ....
SLAT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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