This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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SET as a word: (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest; (transitive) To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
SET has been an answer 26 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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