Solidify
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
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Clue explained
As a verb, “set” can mean to solidify, as gelatin or concrete does when it becomes firm.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Solidify” in the New York Times crossword is SET — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 12-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include GEL. 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.
“Solidify” answer
SET (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as GEL
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What does SET mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position
- put or bring into a specified state
- adjust (a clock or watch), typically to show the right time
Other answers for “Solidify”
New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SET, it has also been GEL. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- August 31, 2026 (most recent) → SET
- April 1, 2025 → GEL
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Solidify”?
The answer is SET, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026. Other answers for this clue include GEL.
How many letters is the answer to “Solidify”?
3 letters: SET. Earlier fills for this clue have also been GEL (3).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 12-Down. Earlier appearances: April 1, 2025 → GEL.
Can “Solidify” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides SET, New York Times has also used GEL for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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