Crossword clue
“Wood strip beneath a mattress”
This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SLATLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wood strip beneath a mattress” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 7, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Wood strip beneath a mattress” clue?+
The answer is SLAT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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