This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (104 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.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ H
Show the answer
About the answer
SOUTH as a word: The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the p...; The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
SOUTH has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Feature of Anthony Robles, a 2011 N.C.A.A. national champion wrestler (100 Down)
- Shows pride in one's appearance, in a way (101 Down)
- Result in (102 Down)
- Producer of a call to arms (103 Down)
- Poop (109 Down)
- School grps. (110 Down)
- Hide (111 Down)
- Vet (113 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers