This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ C
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SPEC as a word: (transitive) To specify, especially in a formal specification document; A species designated as of conservation concern according to this classification scheme.
SPEC has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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