Lick … or slick NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Oct 09, 2024
Lick … or slick NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Lick … or slick NYT for the October 09, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters
- Start with W and end with T.
- Possible solutions are WOT,WAT,WET.
Answer
The answer to the Lick … or slick NYT crossword clue is "WET."
The crossword clue "Lick … or slick" with the answer "WET" refers to the dual meanings of the word "wet." In one context, to "lick" something can imply making it wet, either by physically wetting an object or referring to the act of tasting. In another sense, "slick" can describe something that is shiny or smooth, often as a result of being wet.
The term can also denote conditions, such as a wet surface being slick and potentially slippery. Thus, "wet" captures both the act of moistening and the resultant state of being slick or smooth, making it a fitting answer to the clue.
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