Rash soother
Editorially verified for the Aug 14, 2026
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Clue explained
A salve is a soothing ointment applied to irritated skin, including a rash. It is a noun matching “rash soother.”
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Rash soother” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SALVE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 8-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Rash soother” answer
SALVE (5 letters)
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What does SALVE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SALVE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection
When else has “Rash soother” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 14, 2026 (most recent) → SALVE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Rash soother”?
The answer is SALVE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Rash soother”?
5 letters: SALVE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 8-Down.
Can “Rash soother” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for August 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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