Lost traction Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Lost traction” from the USA Today crossword of May 9, 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
USA TODAY, MAY 9, 2026
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SLID is the answer to “Lost traction”. It means to move smoothly along a surface.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To move smoothly along a surface.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LSDI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Went sideways on a slick road, say”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on January 14, 2026, November 6, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Lost traction”?
SLID, 4 letters: to move smoothly along a surface.
When was “Lost traction” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of May 9, 2026, and 2 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.