Crossword clue

“Sweet popcorn coating (4x)”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
SALTEDCARAMEL
Letters13
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 26, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sweet popcorn coating (4x)” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sweet popcorn coating (4x)” clue?+

The answer is SALTEDCARAMEL (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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