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Colonial-era Indian soldier (crossword clue)

5 squares · NYT Crossword · November 8, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (94 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: 5 squares

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S _ _ _ _

First and last letters

S _ _ _ Y

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SEPOY as a word: (historical, military) A native soldier of the East Indies, employed in the service of a European colonial power, notably the British India army (first under...; (India, Pakistan, Nepal) The holder of an infantry enlisted rank equivalent to private in other countries.

SEPOY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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