“Chilly and damp” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DANK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DANK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chilly and damp”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2026 grid44ACut out7 ltrs›48ACold-smoked lox4 ltrs›50AGulf of ___, waters that abut Djibouti and Somaliland4 ltrs›53ARomp4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword45 Down••••DANKMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword45 Down••••DANKBack to the full May 16, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.