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“Soaks (up)” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Apr 7, 202557 Down4 letters
Answer
S
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P
S
••••SOPS
4 letters · 57 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOPS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Soaks (up)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 7, 2025, where it runs at 57 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 April 7, 2025.

Crossing entries

Apr 7, 2025 grid
53ABig payout potential ... or a hint to the words in the shaded squares (and the clue numbers on which they begin!)12 ltrs›62ATreat with the right Stuf?4 ltrs›65ABit of coal or sugar4 ltrs›68AFirst son of Seth, in Genesis4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 29, 2025NYT Crossword55 Across••••SOPSApr 7, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down••••SOPS

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