“Word with sponge or fish” crossword clue
Answer
C
A
K
E
••••CAKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word with sponge or fish”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 15, 2026, where it runs at 44 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 15, 2026 grid30DEnergy-healing practice5 ltrs›31DFluctuate between normal singing and falsetto5 ltrs›41DStar quality4 ltrs›44DApril fool, e.g.5 ltrs›
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