What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Slip-on or slide" from March 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Slip-on or slide”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SANDAL

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Slip-on or slide” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 12, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Slip-on or slide” clue?+

The answer is SANDAL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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