Crossword clue
“Poetry competition”
This clue appeared as 62-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SLAMLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Poetry competition” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Poetry competition” clue?+
The answer is SLAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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