This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ M
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SCRIM as a word: (online gaming) A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament; (theater) A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
SCRIM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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