Crossword clue
“Sign near a freshly applied coat”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
WETPAINTLetters8
Starts withW
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sign near a freshly applied coat” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with W and ends with T, 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 “Sign near a freshly applied coat” clue?+
The answer is WETPAINT (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 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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