What is the answer to "Clear as ___ (not clear)" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Clear as ___ (not clear)" is MUD (3 letters).

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Clear as ___ (not clear) NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

MUD

3 letters · Down · last seen July 19, 2026