This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (10 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
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SPADE as a word: A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials; (card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.
SPADE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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