This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (24 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
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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SUN as a word: The star that is closest to the Earth; (astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
SUN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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