This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SAG as a word: To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
SAG has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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