This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (62 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SEAR as a word: (transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument; To wither; to dry up.
SEAR has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 24, 2026.
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