This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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About the answer
SONS as a word: One's male offspring; A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
SONS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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