This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ S
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SLIMES as a word: (UK, slang) Slimelight, an alternative club night in London, established in the 1980s.
SLIMES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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