Crossword clue

“Clear as ___ (not clear)”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
MUD
Letters3
Starts withM
Ends withD
Vowels1

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The clue “Clear as ___ (not clear)” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with D.

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What is the answer to the “Clear as ___ (not clear)” clue?+

The answer is MUD (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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