This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SON as a word: One's male offspring; A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
SON has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 5, 2026.
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