Crossword clue

“Smooths, in a way”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SANDS
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Smooths, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 19, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 19, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Smooths, in a way” clue?+

The answer is SANDS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 19, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for April 19, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.