This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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M _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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MOLASSES as a word: A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (Canada, US) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses; (US) Any similarly thick and sweet syrup produced by boiling down fruit juices, tree saps, etc., especially concentrated maple syrup.
MOLASSES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 20, 2026.
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