This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (39 Across). 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: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
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S _ _ _ _ A
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SALIVA as a word: (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enz...; Alternative form of Saliba (“language”). [An indigenous language of Eastern Colombia and Venezuela.].
SALIVA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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