This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (19 Down). 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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S _ _
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SUE as a word: (transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action; (ambitransitive) To seek by request; to make application; to petition; to entreat; to plead.
SUE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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