What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mop, as the deck" from October 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mop, as the deck”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SWAB

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Mop, as the deck” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mop, as the deck” clue?+

The answer is SWAB (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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