This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ P
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SLEEP as a word: (intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness; (uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
SLEEP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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