"The ___ thickens" NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"The ___ thickens"” crossword clue is PLOT (4 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 17, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
1P2L3O4T
PLOT: to plan secretly.
Best answers for “"The ___ thickens"”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLOT | 4 | "The ___ thickens" |
| 2 | CLOTS | 5 | Thickens, as cream similar clue |
| 3 | PASTAWATER | 10 | Liquid that thickens some sauces similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the "The ___ thickens" Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the "The ___ thickens" crossword clue?
PLOT is the 4-letter answer to the “"The ___ thickens"” crossword clue.
When was the "The ___ thickens" crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 17, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the "The ___ thickens" crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with CLOTS (“Thickens, as cream”), PASTAWATER (“Liquid that thickens some sauces”).