This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ P
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SKIP as a word: (intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet; (intransitive) To leap about lightly.
SKIP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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