This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SIC as a word: Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source; (by extension) Used in the manner of scare quotes.
SIC has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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