This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ R
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SOLAR as a word: Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
SOLAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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