This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (16 Across). 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 _ _ N
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SOON as a word: Short in length of time from the present; Within a short time; quickly.
SOON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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