What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Did the backstroke, say" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Did the backstroke, say”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SWAM

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Did the backstroke, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Did the backstroke, say” clue?+

The answer is SWAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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