Crossword clue
“Sponge bath”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LOOFALetters5
Starts withL
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Sponge bath” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Sponge bath” clue?+
The answer is LOOFA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 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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