This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (47 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SCOTS as a word: Scottish; A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the nor....
SCOTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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