This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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SAC as a word: A bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid; (transitive, informal, games) A sacrifice.
SAC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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