This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (67 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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SAKE as a word: cause, interest or account; purpose or end; reason.
SAKE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 15, 2026.
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