What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Test the water?" from March 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Test the water?”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SIP

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Test the water?” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 4, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Test the water?” clue?+

The answer is SIP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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