NYT Mini · 4-Across · 5 letters
String of saliva NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a five-letter word for saliva escaping the mouth.
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Why it fits
DROOL fits because a hanging string of saliva is naturally described by this five-letter noun.
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Answer meaning
Drool is saliva that flows or hangs from the mouth.
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4-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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