This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (5 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: 3 squares
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W _ _
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WET as a word: Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water; Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
WET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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