What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Clean with a rough spray" from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Clean with a rough spray”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

SANDBLAST

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 21, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Clean with a rough spray” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Clean with a rough spray” clue?+

The answer is SANDBLAST (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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