This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SCAR as a word: A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound; (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.
SCAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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