What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like tears" from April 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like tears”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SALINE

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 28, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like tears” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like tears” clue?+

The answer is SALINE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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