This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SPA as a word: A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring; A trendy or fashionable resort.
SPA has been an answer 25 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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