This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SLEET as a word: (chiefly UK, Ireland, Northeastern US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow; (chiefly US) Pellets of ice made of mostly-frozen raindrops or refrozen melted snowflakes.
SLEET has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 21, 2026.
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