Earthy deposits by a river Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Earthy deposits by a river” from the New York Times crossword of January 5, 2026? It has 5 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, JANUARY 5, 2026
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SILTS is the answer to “Earthy deposits by a river”. It means to fill with a sedimentary material.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To fill with a sedimentary material.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ISLST.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Riverbank deposits”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Earthy deposits by a river”?
SILTS, 5 letters: to fill with a sedimentary material.
When was “Earthy deposits by a river” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 5, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.