This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (47 Across). 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
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SOFT as a word: Easily giving way under pressure; (of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
SOFT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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