This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026 (29 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 _ _ E
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SAFE as a word: Not in danger; out of harm's reach; Free from risk.
SAFE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 4, 2026.
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