This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ L
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SOIL as a word: (uncountable) A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth; (uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
SOIL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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