This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (9 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 _ _ _ E
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SADIE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Sarah. Also a popular formal given name in the 19th century.
SADIE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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