This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (1 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 _ _ S
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SASS as a word: (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm; (intransitive, US, informal) To talk, to talk back.
SASS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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