This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SIPS as a word: (transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time; (intransitive) To drink a small quantity.
SIPS 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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