Crossword clue
“Real grind”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SLOGLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Real grind” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.
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What is the answer to the “Real grind” clue?+
The answer is SLOG (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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