This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (15 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 _ _ T
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SCAT as a word: (biology) Animal excrement; droppings, dung; (colloquial) To leave quickly.
SCAT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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