Crossword clue
“Fling”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
TOSSLetters4
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| TOSS | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| AFFAIR | 6 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fling” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fling” clue?+
The answer is TOSS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 8, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.