This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ R
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SITAR as a word: (music) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber; A surname.
SITAR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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