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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Buildup behind a dam last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SILT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SILT Buildup behind a dam (4) New York Times Dec 22, 2016
3% WEIR Low dam (4) The Times Concise Jan 26, 2026
3% OWE Be behind (3) New York Times Jan 20, 2026
3% LINT Dryer buildup (4) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
3% CRUD Nasty buildup (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 9, 2025
3% SOOT Chimney buildup (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 13, 2025
2% KEEPPACE Avoid falling behind, maybe (8) The Atlantic Jan 29, 2026
2% TVA Dam-building organization: Abbr. (3)
2% LAG Trail behind (3) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
2% BEAVER Dam-building critter (6) Universal Jan 25, 2026

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