What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Epitome of smoothness" from April 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Epitome of smoothness”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SILK

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 1, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Epitome of smoothness” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 1, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Epitome of smoothness” clue?+

The answer is SILK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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