This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (48 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 _ _ _ R
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SPEAR as a word: A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion; A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
SPEAR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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