Wades in puddles, say

Editorially verified for the May 10, 2026

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The answer to “Wades in puddles, say” in the New York Times crossword is SLOSHES — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 10, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 94-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.

“Wades in puddles, say” answer

SLOSHES (7 letters)

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Why the answer is SLOSHES

SLOSHES is the 7-letter solution that fits "Wades in puddles, say" in the NYT Crossword crossword on May 10, 2026 (94-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SLOSHES mean?

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

(verb)

  • (of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound
  • hit (someone) hard

When else has “Wades in puddles, say” 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.

May 10, 2026 (most recent) → SLOSHES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wades in puddles, say”?

The answer is SLOSHES, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wades in puddles, say”?

7 letters: SLOSHES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on May 10, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 94-Down.

Can “Wades in puddles, say” 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 May 10, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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