This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (96 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SPAR as a word: To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat; A sparring session; a preliminary fight, as in boxing or cock-fighting.
SPAR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 16, 2026.
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