This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ G
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SPRANG as a word: A surname from German.
SPRANG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 3, 2026.
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