Earthy deposits by a river
Latest answer — January 05, 2026
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The answer to “Earthy deposits by a river” in the New York Times crossword is SILTS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 5, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 49-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.
“Earthy deposits by a river” answer
SILTS (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SILTS
SILTS is the 5-letter solution that fits "Earthy deposits by a river" in the NYT Crossword crossword on January 5, 2026 (49-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
What does SILTS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SILTS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbour
When else has “Earthy deposits by a river” appeared?
New York Times 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.
January 5, 2026 (most recent) → SILTS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Earthy deposits by a river”?
The answer is SILTS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Earthy deposits by a river”?
5 letters: SILTS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 49-Down.
Can “Earthy deposits by a river” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 Crossword answers?
The full grid for January 5, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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