"___ air, and the rust on your door" (start of the song "August") Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"___ air, and the rust on your door" (start of the song "August")” from the New York Times Bonus crossword of February 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES BONUS, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
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SALT is the answer to “"___ air, and the rust on your door" (start of the song "August")”. It means containing sodium chloride.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
Containing sodium chloride.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASTL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Predominant taste of anchovies”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"___ air, and the rust on your door" (start of the song "August")”?
SALT, 4 letters: containing sodium chloride.
When was “"___ air, and the rust on your door" (start of the song "August")” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Bonus crossword of February 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.