This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SAMS as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Samantha, variant of Sam; A diminutive of the male given name Samuel, variant of Sam.
SAMS 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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