This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ H
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SCORCH as a word: (transitive) To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it; (transitive) To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy.
SCORCH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 14, 2026.
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