What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pollution portmanteau" from July 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pollution portmanteau”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SMOG

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pollution portmanteau” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

1AMore than just a disapproving look9 letters 10AScruff of the neck3 letters 13AFondita offerings10 letters 15AThree-time A.L. M.V.P. of the 2000s, familiarly4 letters 16A"The Devil's radio"10 letters 18AReally peeved3 letters 19AWhat a pointless game has?7 letters 21AOutfitted7 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pollution portmanteau” clue?+

The answer is SMOG (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 23, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.