What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It lacks a permanent host, for short" from July 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It lacks a permanent host, for short”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SNL

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withL

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 17, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It lacks a permanent host, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It lacks a permanent host, for short” clue?+

The answer is SNL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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