Sass Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Sass” from the New York Times crossword of August 16, 2026? It has 3 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, AUGUST 16, 2026
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LIP is the answer to “Sass”. It means to touch with the lips (the folds of flesh around the mouth).
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To touch with the lips (the folds of flesh around the mouth).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PIL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “ChapStick target”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on July 9, 2026.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Sass”?
LIP, 3 letters: to touch with the lips (the folds of flesh around the mouth).
When was “Sass” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 16, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with L.