This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ U
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About the answer
SOTU as a word: (US politics) The annual State of the Union address of the President of the United States.
SOTU has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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