Crossword clue
“Do a spit take?”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SWABLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withB
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Do a spit take?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 14, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Do a spit take?” clue?+
The answer is SWAB (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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