This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SETS as a word: (informal) Set theory.
SETS has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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