This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (9 Down). 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 (one square holds more than one letter)
First letter
S followed by 3 more squares
First and last letters
S followed by 3 more squares
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SPIDER as a word: Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey; (Internet) A program which follows links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.
SPIDER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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