NYT Crossword

Calm, as a lake NYT Crossword Clue

27A | 6 letters

Reveal the answer when you are ready, or use the hint below to keep solving.

Reveal the 6 letters answer

One click shows the answer. Keep it hidden if you still want to solve from the clue.

Reveal Answer Hide Answer

PLACID

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PLACID is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Calm, as a lake". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 27A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: PLACID in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
PLACID has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 27A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using PLACID

We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.

View all PLACID clues

Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Calm, as a lake", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 27A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 27A

Answer length 6

Puzzle type Daily

View full puzzle answers

Clue History

July 6, 2026 Daily / 27A / 6 letters

Puzzle clues

Related NYT Crossword Clues

Northern neighbor of Namibia 6 letters / Daily Steve ___, 2003 N.F.L. M.V.P.-winning quarterback 6 letters / Daily Grapefruit relative 6 letters / Daily Gamer's pursuit 6 letters / Daily Kind of costume that includes a round hat and kerchief 6 letters / Daily "Send a quick reminder" 6 letters / Daily Jewish mysticism, in one spelling 6 letters / Daily Enforcer of traveling restrictions, informally? 6 letters / Daily