NYT Crossword · 44 Across
“Slime” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as 44 Across. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 44 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 21, 2026 · 44 Across · 3 letters
- Sep 2, 2024 · 43 Across · 3 letters
- Dec 15, 2015 · 35 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 3, 2011 · 111 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 8, 2010 · 59 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 23, 2009 · 60 Down · 3 letters
- Nov 9, 2009 · 61 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 16, 2006 · 49 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 18, 2004 · 117 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 12, 1997 · 41 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Across
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- 7What arms might do on a final gym rep crossword clue7 letters
- 14Lee has a hot bowl of ___ to start off his day crossword clue6 letters
- 15Lee has a hot bowl of ___ to start off his day crossword clue7 letters
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- 17Ones with the munchies, maybe crossword clue8 letters
- 18In need of a massage, say crossword clue4 letters
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- 26Polarizing punctuation choice crossword clue11 letters
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- 35Friend or ___ crossword clue3 letters
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- 43All ___ crossword clue4 letters
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- 65With gossip and beer over Friday's ___ game crossword clue7 letters
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Down
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- 3Any course whose name ends in "101" crossword clue5 letters
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- 34Patronizes, as a restaurant crossword clue6 letters
- 38Life stories crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Slime”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with G and ends with O, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Slime” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 44 Across. It has appeared 10 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Slime” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is GOO. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.