This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SET as a word: (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest; (transitive) To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.
SET has been an answer 26 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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