Mud NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Mud” crossword clue is JOE (3 letters); other puzzles used JAVA. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 6, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS
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JOE: a fellow.
Best answers for “Mud”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOE | 3 | Mud |
| 2 | JAVA | 4 | Mud |
| 3 | OOZE | 4 | Move like mud similar clue |
| 4 | MIRED | 5 | Stuck in the mud similar clue |
| 5 | SIMILE | 6 | Clear as mud, for one similar clue |
| 6 | MUCK | 4 | Wetlands mud similar clue |
| 7 | CAKEON | 6 | Encrust, as with mud similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 6, 2026 | JOE | 60 Down |
| New York Times | June 15, 2025 | JAVA | 107 Across |
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Questions about the Mud Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Mud crossword clue?
JOE is the 3-letter answer to the “Mud” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Mud crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 6, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Mud crossword clue?
Other puzzles used JAVA for this clue. Similar clues were answered with OOZE (“Move like mud”), MIRED (“Stuck in the mud”), SIMILE (“Clear as mud, for one”).