This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (41 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SOFA as a word: (furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people; To furnish with one or more sofas.
SOFA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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