What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for

Editorially verified for the Aug 14, 2026

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A stack of paper currency representing money

Clue explained

Both “clams” and “cheddar” are slang terms for MONEY. The clue gives two examples of informal words for cash.

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This clue's Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Unruly crowds
  2. 5What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for
  3. 6This, at the beach
  4. 7This, at the beach
  5. 8This, at the beach

Down

  1. 1Chocolaty coffee drink
  2. 2Pull a fast ___ (trick)
  3. 3"Black" facial feature for pirate Edward Teach
  4. 4"Auld Lang ___"
  5. 5Growth at the base of a tree

The answer to “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for” in the New York Times Mini crossword is MONEY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026 at 5-Across. 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.

“What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for” answer

MONEY (5 letters)

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What does MONEY mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of MONEY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively

When else has “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for” appeared?

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August 14, 2026 (most recent) → MONEY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for”?

The answer is MONEY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for”?

5 letters: MONEY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “What "clams" and "cheddar" are slang for” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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.

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