Thin on the ground NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Thin on the ground” crossword clue is SPARSE (6 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 18, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 6 LETTERS
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SPARSE: thinly distributed.
Best answers for “Thin on the ground”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARSE | 6 | Thin on the ground |
| 2 | UPROOT | 6 | Pull from the ground similar clue |
| 3 | TROOPS | 6 | Boots on the ground similar clue |
| 4 | EYELID | 6 | Thin skin? similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 18, 2026 | SPARSE | 34 Down |
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Questions about the Thin on the ground Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Thin on the ground crossword clue?
SPARSE is the 6-letter answer to the “Thin on the ground” crossword clue.
When was the Thin on the ground crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 18, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Thin on the ground crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with UPROOT (“Pull from the ground”), TROOPS (“Boots on the ground”), EYELID (“Thin skin?”).