This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (11 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ M
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SWAM as a word: (intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means; (transitive) To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to use a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific ....
SWAM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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