This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (109 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 11 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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SOONERSTATE
About the answer
SOONERSTATE 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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