This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (126 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SPAS as a word: a federal channel in Russia which is associated with the Russian Orthodox Church; a matzoon-based soup.
SPAS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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