This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SEAR as a word: (transitive) To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument; To wither; to dry up.
SEAR has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 24, 2026.
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