This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (44 Across). 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: 3 squares
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SSE as a word: Initialism of south-southeast. [The compass point halfway between southeast and south; specifically at a bearing of 157.5°.]; Initialism of south-southeast. [Of, in or pertaining to the south-southeast; south-southeastern.].
SSE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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